Ontario to reform WCB
The newly elected government of Michael Harris has outlined the initial steps it will take to turn around Ontario’s workers’ compensation program.Labor Minister Elizabeth Witmer says the government in…
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New Horizons — The wasteless mine
Mine waste is gaining great importance in mine management. The need to protect the environment, combined with increasingly strict environmental legislation, calls for efficient waste management method…
Diamond News Roundup — United Reef mining Bamingui River diamonds
Diamond recovery is proceeding on schedule at United Reef’s (TSE) new plant in the Central African Republic.The plant began processing diamond-bearing gravels from the Bamingui River in June, during w…
Cash delays issuing share dividend
A share distribution by Cash Resources (VSE) is on hold pending further developments at its Division Mountain coal project.Cash has been working to develop a thermal coal deposit at the property, whic…
Joutel unit offering completed
A $2.7-million offering will provide funds for continued work on the Cuban exploration projects of Joutel Resources (TSE).Slightly more than 8.6 million units were placed. Teck (TSE) had already agree…
Meetings (August 14, 1995)
MEETINGSAug. 21, Asia-PacificAug. 21, AstonAug. 21, Golden HemlockAug. 21, DonnerAug. 21, PalaceAug. 22, AmigoAug. 22, ChastelAug. 22, EastonAug. 22, GranthamAug. 22, Jersey GoldfieldsAug. 22, Princes…
Harmony to benefit from merger
To simplify management of the Harmony Gold project in the Queen Charlotte Islands of British Columbia, the two joint owners plan to merge.Misty Mountain Gold (TSE) will issue 4.25 shares for each shar…
Royal Oak buys Ronnoco Gold
Looking to add to gold reserves at its Pamour operation in the Timmins district of Ontario, Royal Oak Mines (TSE) has acquired a controlling position in Ronnoco Gold Mines, which holds three claim blo…
World Wide OKs Chinese connection
Shareholders of World Wide Minerals (TSE) have unanimously approved the company’s acquisition of Targa International’s 55% interest in the Baoziwan and Dawuyao gold exploration joint ventures in China…
Taylor Rand makes deal to acquire Zairian ground
CDN-listed Taylor Rand and Zairian-based Salomon Co-operative intend to join forces to develop two groups of mining properties in the central African country. In total, the properties comprise 450 sq….
Metals Commentary — Stronger metals prices expected
The summer holiday period is traditionally a time to reflect on the events of the first half of the year and assess metal demand and supply, yet this is not a traditional summer.Most metal markets con…
Formation plans Idaho drilling
Drilling is planned for the Sunshine project in Lemhi Cty., Idaho.Formation Capital (TSE), which holds an option to earn a 100% interest in the property, plans to drill 30,000 ft. The 60-hole program …