How some base metal deposits compare
Representative tonnage and grade figures for some volcanic associated massive sulphide deposits in the Superior Province (Quebec and Ontario) Tons of ore Oz/T Oz/T M…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Lifetime licence….photo
Robert M. Ginn (right), president of The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, is presented with a permanent prospectors licence by Ontario’s mines minister Sean Conway. Ginn was recognize…
Pegasus shareholders ratify pioneering rights plan
A shareholder protection rights plan adopted late last year by Pegasus Gold Inc. (TSE) to prevent coercive takeover activity was ratified by shareholders at the company’s recent annual meeting. Pegasu…
Metal snips (June 26, 1989)
Plans to expand the capacity of a number of zinc-producing facilities around the world are in the works. Zinc Corp. of America is reported to be considering increasing the capacity of its Monaca, Pa.,…
Hamburg, West Germany to host Potash ’91
The second international potash technology conference will take place May 27-28, 1991, in Hamburg, West Germany. “Potash 91” will survey new developments in the potash industry including topics in geo…
Arizona Star drills California gold bet
Drilling is scheduled to get under way next month on the Imperial Cty. joint venture in California, owned 65% by Glamis Gold (TSE) and 35% by Arizona Star Resources (VSE). The property covers an area …
Metal Prices PRODUCER PRICES (June 26, 1989)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US87.50 cents – 90.50 cents per lb. (June 15, 1989). ANTIMONY: New York dealer $1.00- $1.03(US) per lb. (June 8, 1989). BISMUTH: New York dealer $6.00-$6.10(US) per lb. (June …
Alberta Stock Exchange Savanna basks in Aur
An investment community hungry for a major base metals strike to get its teeth into has taken a big bite of Aur Resources and partner Societe Miniere Louvem and their copper and zinc-rich massive sulp…
Skyline updates geological reserve estimate
A 28% increase in geological reserves was announced by Skyline Gold Corp. (TSE) for its 100%-owned Johnny Mountain gold mine project located in the Iskut River area of northwestern British Columbia. T…
More drills head for Aur find
Three drills are currently at work probing the depths of the Louvem base metal property owned by Aur Resources (TSE) and Societe Miniere Louvem (TSE), 15 miles east Val d’Or, Que. The recent discovery…
Nova Scotia withers in wake of Nfld exploration boom
Explanations of the current exploration boom in Newfoundland and the bust in Nova Scotia were offered at a recent Maritime Minerals Exploration Discussion Group gathering in Halifax. Although 1987 was…
Queenston stymied at Kirkland claims
A mineable ore deposit has yet to be found deep beneath Queenston Gold Mines’ (TSE) Kirkland West claims near Kirkland Lake, Ont., shareholders were told at the company’s recent annual meeting in Toro…