Cancor advances Gemini project
Junior Cancor Mines (KCR-T) has released an initial resource estimate for zone B at its Gemini zinc-copper property, north of La Sarre in northwestern Quebec.To date, three massive-sulphide lenses hav…
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Grupo Mexico sells aggregates unit
Grupo Mexico has agreed to sell its aggregates division, American Limestone, to CSR America, a division of the CSR Group, for US$211 million.American Limestone is the second division of Asarco to be s…
De Beers calls for action
De Beers Consolidated Mines has sent a letter to diamond associations and exchanges, urging them to prohibit the use of “conflict diamonds” in Africa.The term refers to diamonds that are stolen from l…
Korean conflict benefits base metals
JULY 1950Commodities closely associated with the Far East have been soaring in price. Tin has risen 15 since the Korean affair started.Meanwhile, the Chinese have cut off shipments of tungsten to the…
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MEETINGS (June 19, 2000)
June 19 Altavista — annual, specialJune 19 Aurado — annual, specialJune 19 DRC Res. — annual, generalJune 19 General Minerals — annual, specialJune 19…
Con and Giant mines exceed expectations
Following a solid performance in the recent first quarter, Miramar Mining (MAE-T) intends to increase gold production, reduce operating costs and extend the operating life of the Con and Giant mines, …
Mining resumes at Brewery Creek
Following an exhaustive and careful analysis, Viceroy Resource (VOY-T) has resumed seasonal mining at its Brewery Creek gold mine in the Yukon.The decision to continue mining was based on a review of …
PEOPLE (June 19, 2000)
Ashton — Robert Boyd appointed president and CEO.Gold Canyon — Perry English appointed vp land management.
The Northern Miner – North American Mining Index (June 19, 2000)
75.18 (-4.82)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
The Northern Miner — Small Producers Index (June 19, 2000)
53.73 (-1.51)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
Gold Funds (June 19, 2000)
Gold Funds as of June 8, 2000Dynamic MutualCentral FundNet Value$13.11$5.62Price$7.50…