Renowned Canadian geologist Duncan Derry dies
Duncan R. Derry, eminent economic geologist and one of the Canadian mining industry’s leading spokesmen, died suddenly in Toronto this week. Indeed, he was known internationally for his many contribut…
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Aggressive on platinum at Technigen, Equinox
The search for platinum group metals by Technigen Platinum and Equinox Resources is proving to be one of the most aggressive in the country. They recently concluded an agreement for a property near Ro…
Beaver Dam reserves up Seabright busy drilling
Based on 155 diamond drill holes to date totalling some 33,000 metres, ore reserves at Seabright Resources’s Beaver Dam property have increased to 2,949,412 tons grading 0.27 oz. This reserve figure, …
The Graduating Class 1987 GOLD REPORT MT. SKUKUM
The AGIP-Erickson Mt. Skukum project is the first hard rock gold producer in the Yukon and it probably won’t be the last. Discovered by agip Canada in the early 1980s, the mine is now producing at 30…
INNOVATIONS A Solution to Acid Mist
Acid mist is a serious problem for workers in electrowinning plants. Not only does it cause respiratory problems; it erodes their teeth. To maintain safe working conditions, large amounts of fresh ai…
SUPPLIER’S NOTES Continuous Mining Systems
Continuous Mining Systems of Sudbury, Ont., is now the exclusive distributor for Montabert underground drilling equipment. Located in France, Montab ert was one of the first companies involved in the …
Onitap shareholders to approve agreements
Shareholders of Toronto-listed Onitap Resources will be asked to approve, at a special meeting on Feb 11, a private placement to raise working capital and the company’s agreement for exploration of it…
The Graduating Class 1987 GOLD REPORT TARTAN LAKE
Production is expected to get under mid-year from the Tartan Lake joint venture between Granges Exploration and Abermin Corp. A feasibility study was recently completed by Kilborn Engineering and init…
50 YEARS AGO –FEBRUARY, 1937– MINING POLICY PROPOSED IN HOUSE
Sen. Arthur Sauve (Rigaud, Conservative) has given notice in the Upper House that he would move a resolution for the establishment of a many-sided Canadian m ining policy aimed at, among other things,…
INNOVATIONS Will Zeppelins Take Off?
Does a market exist in the Far North for using zeppelins to bring diamond drills into remote exploration camps? To transport heavy equipment to isolated mining properties in the Northwest Territories?…
Cornucopia signs deal on Nevada gold prospect
An option agreement has been completed between Cornucopia Resources and USX Corp. (formerly U.S. Steel) for a gold property in Nevada. The agreement covers the 13,000-acre- plus Ivanhoe property in El…
Cusac is set to produce at a new gold structure
Cusac Industries says a second major structure has been scheduled for production at its Table Mountain property near Cassiar, B.C. The company says this is one of six gold-bearing veins found in 1986 …