Montreal Exchange (April 06, 1992)
The announcement of the discovery of a new gold-bearing zone at the old Siscoe mine property near Val d’Or, Que., propelled Aurochs Mining Exploration to near the top of the active list during the wee…
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N.W.T. shipping study under way (April 06, 1992)
The Northwest Territories has taken another step towards establishing a shipping operation from Coronation Gulf on the Arctic coast by awarding The Canarctic Shipping Company a contract to complete a …
GUEST COLUMN (April 06, 1992)
The Mineral Policy Sector (MPS) of Energy Mines and Resources Canada (EMR) is well known in the mineral industry. At the Centre for Resource Studies (CRS), we have been especially dependent on the MPS…
PEOPLE (March 30, 1992)
Vern Hall appointed director.
GOLD FUNDS (March 30, 1992)
BGR Central Net Value $7.88 $5.03 Price $7.38 $4.55 Discount 6.35% 9.5% Value $46,889,000 $76,550,565…
The GSC: Taking the measure of Canada for 150 years
Created in 1842, the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) has been the driving force behind the geological mapping of Canada’s nearly 10 million square km of land and freshwater lakes, and more than 6 mi…
Juniors examine potential of Chilean deposits
The potential to discover large-tonnage, heap-leach gold and porphyry copper deposits that are minable by open pit in Chile is prompting a small contingent of junior companies to examine the South Ame…
Northern Saskatchewan prime exploration area
The downward trend in exploration spending in Saskatchewan, apparent since 1988, appears to have flattened and 1992 expenditures are expected to match those for 1991, Saskatchewan Energy and Mines rep…
Manitoba to proclaim new mining legislation
In an effort to streamline its mining legislation and create an attractive investment climate in the province, the government of Manitoba is expected to proclaim a new Mines and Minerals Act in 1992. …
Diamond sample shipped out, land scramble goes on
A 200-ton sample collected from the diamondiferous kimberlite near Lac de Gras, N.W.T., is on its way to Dia Met Minerals’ (VSE) diamond recovery plant near Ft. Collins, Colo. Dia Met and partner BHP-…
Big mines show Mexico’s potential
Newcomers looking for evidence of Mexico’s mineral wealth need only look as far as La Caridad and Real de Angeles. Not only are they the latest mega-mining projects to be brought into production here,…
Spot prices at a glance (March 30, 1992)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $341.25 + $1.25 Silver* $ 4.11 + $0.04 Platinum* $353.50 – $0.40 Nickel** $ 3.28 – $0.07 Lead** $ 0.24 $0.00 Copper $ 1.01 $0.00 Zinc $ 0.55 – $0.01 Courtesy of Scotiaba…