PRODUCER PRICES (August 09, 1993)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US56-57 per lb. (July 29, 1993). ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US76-80 per lb. (June 10, 1993). BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$2.35-2.70 per lb. (June 11, 1992). CADMIUM: MW Ne…
1993
Gold Vessel reports Venezuela results
Trench results have been received from the Choco-6 gold property in El Callao district in Venezuelas Guyana Shield, reports Gold Vessel Resources (ASE). Three trenches, one of which represents a deepe…
Cambior output rises by 29%
Gold production increased by 29%, to 233,321 oz., during the first half of 1993 compared with the same period last year, Cambior (TSE) reports. The increase is attributed to start-up of production in …
Amax writes down Hayden Hill
High operating costs resulting from lower-than-expected head grades at the Hayden Hill mine prompted Amax Gold (NYSE) to take a second-quarter writedown of US$69 million. Since June, 1992, when the mi…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Vengold adds to land position
Several recent agreements are expected to increase Venezuelan Goldfields (VSE) exposure to mining concessions in Venezuela. The company intends to subscribe for two million units of Consolidated Cassa…
Mexican mine may be re-opened
The silver-zinc-lead mine of Minera Real de Angeles in the Mexican state of Zacatecas is expected to be re-opened in the near future, Mexican sources say. The mine was closed in April, but higher silv…
St Andrew acquires Goldpost properties
Junior gold producer St Andrew Goldfields (TSE) has acquired three properties near Matheson, Ont., from Goldpost Resources (TSE). The Hislop East, Holcorp and Valliere properties were acquired in exch…
Spot prices at a glance (August 09, 1993)
Weeks Price (US) Change Gold* $400.65 + $8.85 Silver* $ 5.29 + $0.22 Platinum* $417.75 + $12.15 Nickel** $ 2.22 – $0.02 Lead** $ 0.18 $0.00 Copper $ 0.88 $0.00 Zinc $ 0.42 $0.00 Courtesy of Scotiabank…
Jordex reviews Hushamu project
A team of independent specialists has completed a review of the Hushamu copper-gold project on northern Vancouver Island, B.C. The study was commissioned by Jordex Resources (TSE), which is earning a …
Taylor Rand, Polyore to merge
Taylor Rand, an affiliate of Madison Grant Resources (CDN), has agreed to amalgamate with Polyore Capital (CDN). Taylor Rand and Polyore shareholders will be able to exchange their shares with the new…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (August 09, 1993)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Aug. 3 Aug. 2 July 30 July 29 July 28 Copper 1946-1947 1960-1961 1971-1972 1960-1962 1954-1955 Lead 390-392 390-391 391-392 392-393 394-…
Low metal prices squeezing Highland Valley mine
With reserves of 632.9 million tonnes averaging 0.414% copper and 0.0068% molybdenum yet to be mined, the huge Highland Valley copper mine near this interior community has about 15 more years to look …