Asian markets give boost to potash
While slow in Europe and North America, demand for potash continues to grow in Asia, the Middle East and South America, says Roskill Information Services of London in its study, Potash: Market Update,…
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EDITORIAL PAGE — Mining goes native
North America’s largest land-owner, holding an estimated $6 billion in cash and owning 15,000 businesses, is showing a keen interest in mineral opportunities. The potential investor, with the blessing…
COMMENTARY — Repelling a black bear attack
Prospecting is a unique career as it requires definite survival skills. This is especially true in Canada, where prospecting stories are manifold. I was recently staking claims in Skead Twp., about 5 …
Chevron sells — Stillwater stake
Platinum producer Stillwater Mining has undergone a restructuring. Chevron USA has sold its 50% ownership in the company. At the same time, Stillwater has sold, to institutional and other investors, n…
Argentina Gold adds to its El Indio holdings
The acquisition of a 61% stake in Minera Rio Frio increases Argentina Gold’s (VSE) already substantial holdings in Argentina. Rio Frio holds claims comprising 45,000 hectares in San Juan province; the…
PEOPLE — KOOKABURRA (October 10, 1994)
Colin Brooks appointed general manager of Peruvian subsidiary Compania Minera La Esperanza.
PEOPLE — GOODMAN & CO.
Jonathan Evershed appointed partner.
PEOPLE — PEGASUS (October 10, 1994)
Anthony Petrina appointed director.
PEOPLE — TITAN EMPIRE
James Baroux appointed chairman, chief executive officer and managing director; H. Abbas, Daniel Baroux, Beverley Montalban and Roger Theriault appointed directors.
PEOPLE — MINORCO
Orin Smith and Josef Oppenheimer appointed directors.
PEOPLE — LATIN AMERICAN GOLD
Gerard Munera appointed chairman of the board; Carmen Fimiani appointed president; Alvin Einbender appointed chairman of the executive committee.
PEOPLE — TRANSGOLD
David Graham appointed director and vice-president of exploration.