Platexco upgrades resources at Winnaarshoek
As part of an ongoing prefeasibility study, Platexco (PTX-T) has upgraded the resources contained in the Merensky and UG-2 reefs at its Winnaarshoek platinum group metals (PGM) property on the eastern…
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NWMA opposes amendments
The Northwest Mining Association (NWMA) is urging U.S. mining companies to oppose recommended changes to regulations governing hardrock mining on lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).T…
MINING MARKET & INVESTMENT NEWS — TSE Short Positions
Short positions outstanding at March 31, 1999Larger individual positions include:Abitibi-Consolidated 956,778, up 463,778; Alcan Aluminium 845,904, up 215,568; American Gem 111,065, up 111,065; Anders…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Ontario’s ‘Living Legacy’ bolsters certainty
At the same time that the provincial government released “Living Legacy,” the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines also released its “Commitments to the Minerals Industry.” Leaders in the minera…
MINING MARKET & INVESTMENT NEWS — EASTERN MARKETS — Kinross solidifies producer status with True North
Gold prices showed some strength during the April 7-13 report period, rising $3.60 to US$283.85 per oz. on the London morning fix of April 14.Gold’s rise buoyed Canada’s two biggest producers, with Ba…
MOST ACTIVE ISSUES, April 7-13
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PRODUCER & DEALER PRICES (April 19, 1999)
Antimony: Representative mid-market US$1,285 per tonne (April 13/99).Bismuth: Representative mid-market US$3.25 per lb. (April 13/99).Cadmium: Representative mid-market US$0.23 per lb. (April 13/99).C…
MINING MARKET & INVESTMENT NEWS — WESTERN MARKETS — Polymet, AG among gainers on buoyant VSE
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index rose 3.36 points, or 0.8%, to finish the week ended April 13 at 429.85. The mining index lost 3.55 points, or 1.16%, and closed at 302.74.Meanwhile, the co…
Index (April 12, 1999)
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NAME CHANGE (April 12, 1999)
Delgratia Mining (DGRTF-O) has changed its name to Central Minera (CENMF-O).
More gold for Madison at Mt. Kare
Madison Enterprises (MNP-V) has pulled more hot values from its Mt. Kare project in Papua New Guinea.The infill drilling program is aimed at boosting the initial resource estimate, which stands at 20….
THE NORTHERN MINER — Small Producers Index (April 12, 1999)
68.97 (+0.56)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…