BOOK BRIEFS (May 13, 1991)
The author gives a firsthand account of the Carlin gold discovery and the early exploration of the Carlin belt. Also given is current information on reserves and production. Carlin Trend History: Dis…
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South African ties could force review of HudBay bid
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Echo Bay develops historic gold producer
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Strike ends at Brunswick as union accepts contract offer
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EDITORIAL PAGE Quebec’s faint support is welcome
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Premier example of new challenges facing B.C. mining
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Commodity index rises slightly (May 13, 1991)
Metals and minerals prices levelled off after dropping for months and the all-commodity price index of Scotiabank rose slightly in March after five straight monthly drops. Both the metals and minerals…