LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Bishop criticism unfair
The attack on [Gold Mining Stock Report Editor] Bob Bishop published in your letters column (June 29-July 5/98), was grossly unfair and without basis.Of course, Bishop is an easy target since his reco…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
EDITORIAL — Encouraging self-sufficiency — The Lands for Life balancing act
Governments often give with one hand, and take away with another. And that’s what worries some people living in northern Ontario as they wait for the province’s natural resources minister, John Snobol…
INSIDER TRADING — Dia Met and Fancamp directors sell shares
The Ontario Securities Commission Bulletin shows that the following trades occurred in May and June:* Breakwater Resources (BWR-T) — Norman Bengough, director or officer of an affiliate or subsidiary…
MOST ACTIVE ISSUES, July 15-21
Exchg Vol(000s)CloseCasmyn Corp*Q198910.02Barrick GoldT672127.25Placer DomeT613916.60Meridian GoldT4935 7.00Homestake Mg *N459810.94Carmanah ResT44851.53Newmont Mng *N395822.81…
GOLD FUNDS (July 27, 1998)
Gold Funds as of July 16, 1998BGRCentralNet Value$14.22$6.06Price$10.45$5…
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE INDICES (July 27, 1998)
1998 –July 21July 20July 17July 16July 15HighLow…
LME WAREHOUSE LEVELS (July 27, 1998)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at July 20/98 (change from July 13 in brackets):MetalStock(tonnes)Change…
Global prepares for bulk sample
Global Diamond Resources (GDRS-O) plans to begin underground bulk sampling at the Montrose kimberlite pipe in South Africa.The California-based explorer completed 30 large-diameter, vertical drill hol…
PRODUCER AND DEALER PRICES (July 27, 1998)
Aluminium: LME settlements US$1,331, alloy US$1,305 per tonne (July 20/98).Antimony: Representative mid-market US$1,375 per tonne (July 13/98).Bismuth: Representative mid-market US$3.60 per lb. (July …
Teck triumphs over low prices
Despite substantially lower metal prices, Teck (TEK-T) managed to squeeze out a slim profit during the second quarter.The Vancouver-based major earned $3 million (or 3cents per share) on $177 million …
Donner, partners perform early-stage exploration at Voisey’s Bay
Donner Minerals (DML-V) and its joint-venture partners have obtained results best described as teasers from their $9.2-million first-phase exploration program at South Voisey’s Bay, Labrador.So far, a…
Rupert advances South African project — Delineation drilling seen as prelude to bulk sampling
Under the supervision of MPH Consulting, Rupert Resources (RUP-V) has launched a drill program on the past-producing Crown kimberlite pipe in South Africa.Eight holes have been drilled to date, with t…