Study gives nod to Philippine nickel project
Based on a positive prefeasibility report by Kvaerner Metals, the Nowegian firm Mindex ASA is gearing up to advance its Sablayan nickel-cobalt project in the Philippines, with a view to beginning prod…
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Freeport achieves record throughput at Grasberg
As part of its “hunker down and go” program, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX-N) is focusing on cutting costs and boosting production at its core operation, the giant Grasberg gold-copper mine in I…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Moss seeks advanced-stage projects
With exploration under way in Ontario’s Timmins camp, Moss Resources (MRS-T) says it plans to acquire advanced-stage gold and base metal projects that have the potential to become near-term producers….
PRODUCER & DEALER PRICES (August 24, 1998)
Aluminium: LME settlements US$1,311, alloy US$1,148 per tonne (Aug. 18/98).Antimony: Representative mid-market US$1,310 per tonne (Aug. 18/98).Bismuth: Representative mid-market US$3.50 per lb. (Aug. …
Moris mine keeps Manhattan in the black
Gold production at the Moris mine in northern Mexico enabled Manhattan Minerals (MAN-T) to post earnings of $199,000 (or 1 cents per share) on revenue of $4.8 million for the first six months of 1998….
DIAMOND PAGE — Nora tests Namibian concession
A marine diamond concession on the western coast of southern Africa has provided a new focus for Nora Exploration (nxi-m), a Montreal-based junior involved in several diamond projects in Africa.Earlie…
Semafo, High Desert to merge
Under a merger agreement reached this week, West African explorer Semafo (SMF-T) will merge with royalty company High Desert Mineral Resources (HDR-V).High Desert shareholders will take away a 55% sta…
Grayd pulls VMS values from Dry Creek property
Grayd Resources (GYD-V) continues to hit impressive massive sulphide intersections at its wholly owned Dry Creek property near Fairbanks, Alaska.The company recently released results from seven drill …
COMMENTARY –A new approach to land use
Several jurisdictions across the country are engaged in consultations designed to develop plans for the future use of Crown land. Much of the struggle hinges on finding a balance between two apparent …
SUPPLIERS NEWS ROUNDUP — Knelson expands in BC
Knelson Concentrators has constructed an additional development laboratory in Langley, B.C.The Knelson Research and Testing Centre will test gravity recovery rates for local and international explorat…
McClean Lake approved
The Atomic Energy Control Board (AECB) has approved construction of the tailings storage plant at the McClean Lake uranium project in northern Saskatchewan.McClean Lake, which has a minable reserve of…
Atlas, Arizuma plan merger
Juniors Atlas Mining Company (ALSM-N) and Arizuma Silver (ARZS-C) have signed an agreement-in-principle to merge.Under the proposed plan, Atlas shareholders would hold 51% of the voting shares of the …