OBITUARIES — Louis Renzoni
A former vice-president of nickel producer Inco and a member of the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, Louis Renzoni, died recently in Toronto. He was 79. A native of Copper Cliff, Ont., Renzoni worked for…
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PEOPLE — GOLDEN GLACIER
Paul Ray and Douglas Scheving appointed directors.
Barrick to broaden horizons
Large North American gold producer American Barrick Resources (TSE) is looking for new opportunities overseas. The Toronto-based company announced the creation of its Corporate Development Group which…
Union member charged at Giant
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have charged Roger Wallace Warren with nine counts of first-degree murder in connection with an explosion in the Giant gold mine that killed nine miners more than a y…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Trillion, Falco in Ivory Coast nickel deal
Four companies have signed a deal covering nickel deposits in the Biankouma area of western Ivory Coast. The companies are Trillion Resources (TSE), Falconbridge and Sodemi, the Ivory Coast state mini…
Cusac secures funds for Table Mountain
Financing to place the Table Mountain project back into production is largely at hand for owner Cusac Industries (TSE). The company has secured a 14-month, US$2-million loan from a Swiss investor. The…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Tanqueray and partners release Yamba Lake
Joint-venture partners Tanqueray Resources (VSE), Mill City Gold Mining (ASE) and Fibre-Klad Industries (VSE) have released results from the first hole of this year’s drilling on the Yamba Lake proper…
EDITORIAL PAGE — The vicissitudes of nickel
In June, nickel prices were relatively steady at above US$2.40 per lb. That isn’t a price to provoke a Mike Sopko, the Inco chief, or Falconbridge’s Frank Pickard to break out the champagne. In fact, …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Diamond find at Ile Bizard
I am writing in response to several references in your newspaper during the past year concerning the kimberlite and diamondiferous pipes on Ile Bizard at Montreal. Many of the articles infer there is …
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (October 25, 1993)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Oct. 19 Oct. 18 Oct. 15 Oct. 14 Oct. 13 Copper 1608-1609 1632-1633 1680-1681 1679-1680 1679-1680 Lead 381-382 389-390 391-392 396-398 40…
Toronto Stock Exchange Indices (October 25, 1993)
— Week — Oct 19 Oct 18 Oct 15 Oct 14 Oct 13 High Low Composite”300″ 4174.68 4188.71 4182.58 4144.96 4111.79 4193.97 4105.39 Metals&Minerals 3040.32 3022.16 3005.18 2967.95 2941.15 3044.78 2931.01 In…
Tri Origin completes drilling on Sault area gold project
A 12-hole program of 2,408 metres has been completed at Tri Origin Exploration’s (TSE) Sault gold project. Drilling on the property, 90 km north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., was followed by down-hole el…