ODDS ‘N’ SODS — Arc welding comes of age
Arc welding has become a standard procedure in many fabrication processes, thanks in part to Bill White, who served as master mechanic at the Paymaster gold mine near Timmins, Ont., in the 1930s.White…
1998
New mines open in 1997
The year past won’t be remembered as much for its mine openings as for its scandals, but several notable (and legitimate) projects did come fruition both in Canada and abroad during 1997.The Musselwhi…
COMMENTARY — An historic juncture for gold
Twenty-three years ago, on New Year’s Eve, 1974, it finally became legal for Americans to buy gold.Ironically, just a few days earlier, on Christmas Day, all three gifts presented by the Magi to the n…
PEOPLE — SOUTHERN AFRICA
Denis Francoeur appointed president and CEO.
PEOPLE — NORTH AMERICAN TUNGSTEN (January 05, 1998)
Udo E. von Doehren appointed director.
PEOPLE — GOLDEN TRUMP RES.
Leslie R. MacConnell appointed director.
PEOPLE — COPPER CREEK VENT.
David C. Fitch, appointed director and vp exploration.
EDITORIAL — 1997 a walk on the wild side — Scams and skulduggery
Last year came in like a stampeding bull and went out like a lazy bear ready to hibernate. During the months in between, investors watched in horror as an assortment of scam artists unleashed a bag of…
PEOPLE — CONS BRIGHTWORK RES.
Richard Atkinson and Don Willoughby appointed directors.
PEOPLE — CKD VENT.
James W. McLeod, appointed director.
PEOPLE — BRENNA RES. (January 05, 1998)
Daniel Geronazzo appointed vp and Andrew H. von Kursell appointed director.
PEOPLE — ABITIBI MINING (January 05, 1998)
Robert Woodfill, Joseph Montgomery and John Frost elected directors.