PEOPLE — Buddha Res. (October 04, 1999)
Sean Tan appointed president and director; Shallendra Singh and Corrine Claridge appointed directors.
1999
Meetings (October 04, 1999)
Oct 4 Raider Oct 5 American Gem Oct 5 Rex Diamond Oct 5 Sunstate Oct 5 Timpete Oct 6 Banks Ventures Oct 6 Clearview Oct 6 Tapestry Oct 7 Mighty Beaut Oct 7 United States Expl. Oct 8 Big Valley Oct 12 …
SUPPLIERS NEWS ROUNDUP — Boyles opens South American office
Drilling supplier JKS Boyles has opened a distribution office in Chile in order to reduce Canadian shipments to contractors working in the region.The office also will supply firms working in Peru, Arg…
Viceroy takes over Illinois Creek gold mine
In addition to taking over management of the Illinois Creek gold mine in west-central Alaska, Viceroy Resources (VOY-T) is considering expanding its business to include reclamation services.Under an a…
More pipes found at Ekati claim block
A summer drilling program has resulted in the discovery of nine new kimberlite pipes on the Ekati claim block in the Lac de Gras area of the Northwest Territories, raising to 121 the number of kimberl…
Pacific Rim advances San Francisco project — Also acquiring Peruvian gold project
Junior Pacific Rim Mining (PFG-T) is encouraged by results from first-phase drilling at its wholly owned San Francisco project in northwestern Argentina.Two of the holes, Nos. 12 and 13, were designed…
Birim finds suitable suitor
Sidestepping a takeover bid by Golden Star Resources (GSC-T), junior Birim Goldfields (BGI-T) has signed a deal with Ghana-based Ashanti Goldfields (ASL-N) concerning Birim’s Mampon deposit, pa…
NAME CHANGE (October 04, 1999)
Patricia Mines (PAT-V) has changed its name to Patricia Mining (PAT-V) on a 1-new-for-5-old-share basis.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Upham contributed to northern mining town
It was with sadness that I read the obituary of a great miner and friend. Many folks across Canada and the U.S. knew Merv Upham, and I’m sure that you will get notices from others that he in fact work…
Cambior wins court ruling for Carlota base metal production
A federal court judge has upheld a record of decision issued by the U.S. Forest Service for the Carlota copper project in central Arizona, allowing owner Cambior to move one step closer to a productio…
PEOPLE — Emgold (October 04, 1999)
William Witte appointed vp.
PRODUCER & DEALER PRICES (October 04, 1999)
Antimony: Mid-mkt US$1,185/t.Bismuth: Mid-mkt US$4.50/lb.Cadmium: Mid-mkt US$0.20/lb.Chromium: Mid-mkt ores US$65/t.Cobalt: Recent trades US$16.55-19.00/lb.Copper: Comex Dec. US$0.817/lb.Indium: Indiu…