In a bid to pave the way for financing of the Louvicourt Twp. copper-zinc deposit, Toronto-based Noranda (TSE) is spinning out a new company to shareholders of 52% owned Societe Miniere Louvem (TSE). …
In the column “Geologists adapt to changing times” (T.N.M., June 15/92), Patrick Whiteway highlighted some of the difficulties The Geological Association of Canada (GAC) currently faces. The column co…
Financing for the purchase of the Cassiar asbestos mine in northern British Columbia is proving elusive for Black Swan Gold Mines (TSE). Black Swan had reached an agreement with Arthur Andersen, the m…
An agreement-in-principle has been reached for a reverse takeover of Onitap Resources (TSE) by private company Red Oak Resources of Calgary, Onitap reports. Onitap plans, subject to shareholder and re…
Kimberlite pipes are uncommon but they rarely occur singly. If one is discovered, there will almost certainly be others in the vicinity. The pipes form patternless clusters seemingly devoid of any geo…
An option agreement to acquire a 100% interest in the former Thierry copper-nickel mine and mill complex at Pickle Lake, Ont., has been entered into by KWG Resources (ME) with Etruscan Enterprises (VS…
More tests will be required before management of Cominco (TSE) is able to make a decision whether to modify and restart its QSL lead smelter at Trail, B.C., or convert to a Kivcet plant. The company’s…
A $12,000 grant will be given to geophysicists at the University of Toronto to conduct research along the east shore of Lake Superior, says Shelley Martel, Ontario’s mines minister. “The investigation…
A dispute between Timmins Nickel (TSE) and Marshall Minerals (ASE) has closed the Carshaw mill in the Timmins, Ont., area. Timmins Nickel says it received notice July 1 from Marshall terminating the l…
When Rio Algom’s directors meet later this month, the entire spectrum of corporate philosophy will be up for discussion. It will be the first board meeting in 36 years without representation from “Mot…
The Canadian arm of Utah-based Kennecott is emerging as one of the biggest players in the Lac de Gras area of the Northwest Territories as the major agrees to shell out millions to get its foot in the…
Falconbridge will resume drilling on White Star Copper Mines’ (CDN) 160-claim B property near Timmins, Ont., by mid-July, said Vice-President of Exploration Michael Knuckey. As part of a regional sear…
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