The author, president of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy & Petroleum (CIM), has written this column at the request of “Keep Mining In Canada,” a grassroots campaign designed to increase a…
The total value of Canada’s mineral production in 1995 increased by 5.4% (or about $2.2 billion) from its 1994 level, according to figures released by the Ministry of Natural Resources.The total value…
The Geological Survey of Canada’s (GSC’s) fourth biennial Minerals Colloquim in Ottawa attracted representatives from Canadian, as well as foreign, companies.Entitled “Canadian Mineral Deposit Types: …
A grid geochemical sampling program is proceeding on the Manacal prospect, which forms part of the 1,032-sq.-km Trinidad concession in central Cuba.The Trinidad is one of three Cuban concessions compr…
Exploration expenditures in Scandinavia reached record levels in 1994, and the trend continued into 1995.According to Scandinavian Mining and Exploration Annual Review 1995, published by Raw Materials…
Reconnaissance exploration north of the Somboon potash field in Thailand indicates the presence of a new deposit for Asia Pacific Resources (TSE).The company reports that three new sylvinite zones hav…
FREE MARKETLondon Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateFebruary 27 February 26 February 23 February 22 February 21Copper2530-2532 2535.5-2536.5 2542-2545 2548-2550 2512-2514Lead7…
Drilling has resumed at the Clinton copper-zinc project of New Goldcore Ventures (ME).The Clinton property is situated in the Eastern Townships area of Quebec. It encompasses the past-producing Clinto…
Northern New Brunswick is the focus of base metal exploration by several junior companies, including Chapleau Resources (VSE), which is carrying out drilling and geophysical work on the Shingle Gulch …
1 troy ounce = 31.1 grams1 kilogram = 32.15 troy ounces1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds1 (metric) tonne = 1,000 kilograms1 (metric) tonne = 2,204.6 pounds1 (short) ton = 2,000 pounds1 (metric) t…
Toronto-listed Rayrock Yellowknife Resources has, by way of a private placement, made a $1-million investment in Brazilian Resources (CDN).Rayrock will receive shares, warrants and, subject to shareho…
The belief that copper prices will continue their downward slide leads New York-based investment firm J.P. Morgan to predict sharply lower earnings for Asarco (NYSE).Morgan revised its forecast for co…
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