The Northern Miner Indices (April 05, 2004)
North American Mining: 111.01 (+2.62)…
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Another death at LaRonde
Another worker has been killed at
News Roundup (April 05, 2004)
Aquiline launches Navidad suit…
Meadowbank fells Cumberland
Vancouver-based
People (April 05, 2004)
Inco slapped with fine after death of worker
The Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury has levied a $375,000 fine against
Grandcru eyes Atna’s Clover (April 05, 2004)
Vancouver —
Glamis cuts high grade at La Hamaca; Boka
Reverse-circulation drilling on the La Hamaca prospect in Guatemala has returned some impressive gold grades for owner
Gold royalty likely to be shelved (April 05, 2004)
The government of South Africa is expected to scrap a proposed 3% royalty on revenue from gold mining companies with operations in the country. The industry has warned that the royalty would force them to close mines and lay off workers.
Tiffany joins Utah mining protest
New York, N.Y.-based jewelry giant Tiffany & Co. recently took out a full-page advertisement in the Washington Post protesting the proposed Rock Creek copper-silver mine in northern Idaho.
Anvil ready to dual-list in Canada (April 05, 2004)
Seeking a broader shareholder base, Australian-listed
College cancels mining program
The College of Eastern Utah has dropped its mining program after 30 years, owing to declining enrolment and state legislature-inflicted budget restrictions.