1993


Rising inventories

Base metal and many minor metal inventories rose again during May and early June, reaching their highest levels in years. The reasons vary, but relate mostly to an ease in demand caused by declining m…


China planning increased exports

China plans to increase exports of major non-ferrous metals at an annual rate of 7.5% over the next eight years, according to a publication of Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. The…


New digital maps for Flin Flon area

Two maps created under the National Mapping program have been released for the area comprising Flin Flon, Man. and Creighton, Sask. The maps, which update the geology of the area for the first time si…


COMMENTARY — Staying ahead in the nickel market

The year 1992 was a challenging one for Inco. Reflecting low nickel prices, the company incurred a net loss — its first in eight years. As nickel prices fell, Inco worked even harder to reduce costs …




Reed Lake sampling

Exploration is under way on two gold properties near Wawa, Ont., both of which belong to Reed Lake Exploration (ASE). At the Holdsworth property in Gorbiere Twp., northwest of Hawk Junction, work is b…



Skyline in Mexico

Trenching on the Aztec project, 70% of which is owned by Skyline Gold (TSE), has outlined three high-grade copper-zinc-silver zones for reconnaissance drilling this summer. Nine trenches were complete…


Waddy plans test mining at Komis

A feasibility study by Dynatec Engineering on the Komis gold deposit near La Ronge, Sask., has been deemed positive by property-holder Waddy Lake Resources (TSE). According to the report, Komis contai…


EDITORIAL PAGE — Real potential

The term “potential” has long accompanied any discussion of the mining industry in the Northwest Territories. Over the years, that potential has only been hinted at by way of several spectacular succe…


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