Phelps Dodge strong despite price slump
Despite a drop in the price of copper, Phelps Dodge (NYSE) was able to post strong earnings for the first quarter.The company earned US$153.1 million (or US$2.26 per share) for the first quarter, comp…
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Earnings dip for Cyprus Amax
Low copper and molybdenum prices, combined with bad weather at its U.S.coal projects, caused Cyprus Amax Minerals (NYSE) to earn fewer profits in the recent first quarter than in the same period last …
Queenstake plans Chupaca drilling
In June, diamond drilling will begin on the Chupaca property in Peru, according to Queenstake Resources (TSE).Surface work by Queenstake Resources (TSE) has identified a gold anomaly measuring 700 by …
Toronto Stock Exchange Indices (May 20, 1996)
1996 May 14May 13May 10May 9May 8HighLowComposite”300″5206.595191.075176.815161.175160.815209.873983.34Metals&Minerals5548.925586.615596.945596.545624.605635.253273.56Integrated Mi…
Gold intersected at Golden Hill project in Cuba
The latest drilling at the Golden Hill project in Cuba has yielded impressive results.Hole GH-71, drilled vertically on the Little Golden Hill zone, intersected 27.25 metres of near-surface oxide mate…
Lyon Lake works toward startup at Beta Vargas
The first company to get a production permit from the Costa Rican government in 11 years is Montreal-listed Lyon Lake Mines, which can now develop its Beta Vargas gold project.Beta Vargas, 150 km west…
PRODUCER PRICES (May 20, 1996)
ALUMINIUM: MW U.S. market US75.5-76.5 cents per lb. (May 3, 1996).ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US$1.80-$1.90 per lb. (April 26, 1996).BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$3.80-3.95 per lb. (April 26, 1996)….
Metal Prices — FREE MARKET (May 20, 1996)
London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateMay 14 May 13 May 10 May 9 May 8Copper2776-2781 2770-2775 2772-2777 2800-28052845-2850Lead847-848 843-844 850-852 850-852 869…
Anglo, American Mineral to develop Kipushi
The Kipushi polymetallic deposit in Zaire will be reworked following an agreement between American Mineral Fields (VSE) and mining powerhouse Anglo American.The latter will contribute up to $100 milli…
Kookaburra Res.postpones its Cachuyo purchase
Questions about the legality of various mineral claims comprising the Cachuyo copper-gold project in southwestern Peru has prompted Kookaburra Resources (TSE) to halt the proposed acquisition until ma…
Spanish Mountain a Likely bet for Cyprus
A wholly owned subsidiary of Cyprus Amax Minerals (NYSE) has begun a $330,000 exploration program on the Spanish Mountain property near Likely, B.C.The major can earn a half interest in the property f…
Sherritt International reports solid first quarter
Newly formed Sherritt International (TSE) posted strong earnings for the first quarter.The company earned $8.6 million (or 12 cents per restricted voting share) over the period on revenue of $66.3 mil…