Botswana Diamondfields plans drilling
Vancouver-listed Botswana Diamondfields is set to renew exploration of its licences in Botswana.On the Jwaneng licences, ground followup of aeromagnetic and ground surveys led to the discovery of seve…
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ATC, Inco strike recycling deal
Nickel-bearing waste material from the U.S. is the focus of a recycling deal between Inco and Calgary’s ATC Environmental Group.Beginning in the first quarter, Inco’s smelters in Sudbury, Ont., will r…
MINING IN AFRICA — Hemlo Gold sets its sights on West Africa
The Hemlo gold mines of Ontario may well be the richest in Canada, but, as the companies that operate them are well aware, their productive lives will eventually come to an end. And that, in a nutshel…
MINING IN AFRICA — African Minerals sees great potential in continent
The mineral potential of South Africa and Zambia is clearly demonstrated by the numerous, elephant-sized deposits of copper, gold, platinum and diamonds discovered there in the past century.African Mi…
STOCK MARKETS — Resource stocks add fire to TSE rally
Strength in the golds and metal miners pushed the Toronto Stock Exchange up 81.63 points (1.7%) for the trading period Jan. 17-23. The TSE 300 composite index closed at 4,847.62, near the record high …
Spot prices at a glance (January 29, 1996)
Wednesday, January 24, 1996Week’s Price (US)ChangeGold*$403.00+$4.10Silver*$ 5.54+$0.05Platinum*$421.50+$1.75Nickel**$ 3.68+$0.14Lead**$ 0.33+$0.01Copper{$ 1.15-$0.03Zinc{{$ …
Toronto Stock Exchange Indices (January 29, 1996)
1996 Jan 23Jan 22Jan 19Jan 18Jan 17HighLowComposite”300″4847.624848.984821.064798.124773.004871.873983.34Metals&Minerals4917.584881.664852.994810.714729.665276.123273.56Integrated…
Granduc and Black Hawk consolidate land package near Lynn Lake camp
The Keystone joint venture has acquired the remaining interest in the Wasekwan Belt property, near its producing Burnt Timber mine, southeast of Lynn Lake, Man.Minority holders Trans America Industrie…
VSE sets all-time record in 1995
The Vancouver Stock Exchange entered the new year on a high note by reporting that it had set an all-time volume record in 1995.More than 6.1 billion shares were traded, which is 16.2% higher than in …
Teck intensifies efforts in Panama
As part of its final feasibility work at the Petaquilla property in Panama, Teck (TSE) has started an extensive, infill diamond drilling program on three of the project’s copper-gold deposits.The $4-m…
Asarco honored for cleanup
The voluntary environmental cleanup of the Upper Blackfoot Mining Complex near Lincoln, Mont., has earned Asarco an award from the Lewis and Clark Cty. Conservation District Board of Supervisors.The a…
Odds ‘n’ Sods — An’ a one-a, an’ a two-a
Life in remote mining camps was often enriched with special comradeship. The people who lived and toiled there tended to foster close-knit relationships, and were often inspired by each other’s hobbie…