1994

Drilling is under way on the Aurora property in Venezuela. Canarc Resource (VSE) is funding the work under a 50-50 joint-venture agreement with Tombstone Explorations (VSE). Surface exploration over t…

A feasibility study is in progress on the Manto Azul copper project in west-central Peru, Altai Resources (TSE) reports. Acid leach column tests show that 77% of the total copper and 98% of the solubl…

Denver-based Rio Narcea Gold (TSE) has acquired its second group of gold exploration properties in northern Spain. The Ibias project, in Asturias province, includes 78 sq. km of investigation permits …

A graduate student of the University of Nevada, in Reno, has been trying to help Homestake Mining save on its air-conditioning bill at its deep gold mine in South Dakota. Ian Duckworth, a mining engin…

Steven Kesler appointed chief executive officer.

Leslie MacConnell appointed president and chief executive officer.

Peter Dahl appointed director.

Evangelo Catevatis appointed director.

John Pearson appointed director of investor relations.

A comprehensive listing of weekly stock quotations for mining securities is provided by The Northern Miner. To assist readers who often know the name of the stock but not the exchange on which it trad…

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Sept.13 Sept.12 Sept.9 Sept.8 Sept.7 Copper 2503-2504 2497.5-2498.5 2481-2482 2473-2474 2467.5-2468.5 Lead 616-617 611-612 608.5-609.5 6…

Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $390.40 + $2.00 Silver* $ 5.46 $0.05 Platinum* $416.75 $3.00 Nickel** $ 2.94 + $0.15 Lead** $ 0.28 + $0.01 Copper $ 1.13 + $0.01 Zinc $ 0.44 $0.00 Courtesy of Scotiabank…