Western nickel demand set to grow further
Over the past two years, demand for Western World nickel has expanded by almost 20%, and this trend is expected to continue, according to a study by AME Mineral Economics entitled Gearing for Growth.T…
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Globex encouraged by Duquesne West results
Drilling by Santa Fe Canadian Mining has returned a 35.1-ft. intersection grading 1.56 oz. gold per ton (0.51 oz. cut to 1 oz.) from Globex Mining’s (ME) Duquesne West property in Quebec’s Duparquet T…
Conversion of Weights and Measures (July 17, 1995)
1 troy ounce = 31.1 grams1 kilogram = 32.15 troy ounces1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds1 (metric) tonne = 1,000 kilograms1 (metric) tonne = 2,204.6 pounds1 (short) ton = 2,000 pounds1 (metric) t…
Holmer expands Loma Hierro
As one of the first Canadian mining companies to take on projects in Cuba, Holmer Gold Mines (ASE) intends to continue concentrating its efforts in the Carribbean nation, despite the disapproval of so…
NEWS IN BRIEF (July 10, 1995)
Canadian Comstock Explorations (CKX:VSE) has changed its name to American Comstock Explorations (AEK:VSE) on a 1-new-for-4-old-share basis.
PEOPLE — SANTA CATALINA
Lukas Lundin appointed president.
PEOPLE — MINERAL RES.
John Byrne elected executive chairman.
PEOPLE — MAGMA COPPER (July 10, 1995)
Marc Ingelbinck appointed vice-president of commercial sales.
PEOPLE — DIAMOND FIELDS (July 10, 1995)
Doug Horswill appointed vice-president of public affairs.
DIAMOND NEWS ROUNDUP — Kennecott, Aber intensify efforts at Diavik project
Partners Kennecott Canada and Aber Resources (TSE) will proceed immediately with a $23.5-million program aimed at exploring the A-154 South kimberlite pipe at the Diavik project in the Northwest Terri…
GOLD FUNDS (July 10, 1995)
Gold Funds as of July 4BGRCentralNet Value$18.14$6.73Price$14.50$6.75Discount20.08%Premium0.3%Value$141,860,000$122,170,275…
Easton says option not good enough
An option agreement whereby Easton Minerals (VSE) was to acquire a 51% interest in the Goodenough gold mine in Zimbabwe has been terminated.Easton stated it was not sufficiently encouraged during the …