Mining enthusiast enjoys behind-the-scenes work
While out to lunch the other day, some friends suggested that one Leon LaPrairie just might be an admirable subject for this column, pointing out how much behind-the-scenes good work this mining enthu…
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New World bet supports 6 drill rigs
Three core drills and an equal number of reverse circulation drills are currently at work around the clock on the New World property in Park Cty., Mont. The promising gold-silver-copper project is own…
Dickenson, Wharf boost production
Net earnings of $2.3 million (13 cents per share) on revenue of $32.7 million were reported by Dickenson Mines (TSE) for the first six months of 1990, compared with net income of $6.6 million (40 cent…
PRODUCER PRICES (August 13, 1990)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US73-75 cents per lb. (Jul. 26, 1990). ANTIMONY: New York dealer US82-83 cents per lb. (Jun. 14, 1990). BISMUTH: New York dealer US$2.95-3.05 per lb. (Jul. 5, 1990). CADMIUM: …
Nemis “couldn’t be happier” as tonnage builds at Crude bet
As Central Crude (TSE) President Richard Nemis contemplates his company’s Eagle River and Moss Lake projects from a 42-ft. yacht on the waters of Georgian Bay, Ont., he admits that life couldn’t be be…
Major ready to veto deal at Louvicourt
A senior official in Noranda Minerals group has told a Quebec business paper that Noranda (TSE) is opposed to an agreement designed to end the legal dispute over the massive sulphide discovery of Aur …
Alberta Stock Exchange Fear boosts gold
Trading volumes were generally lower during the week ended Aug. 7 as most investors appeared to be awaiting the outcome of events in the current Middle East turmoil. Meanwhile, gold prices surged ahea…
Corrections (August 13, 1990)
Contrary to an earlier story (T.N.M., Aug. 6/90), Flagship Resources (COATS) has not changed its corporate name. Another over-the-counter firm, Delbridge Mines, recently changed its name to Hoverspace…
Cologne trade fair
Geotechnica, the international trade fair and congress for geosciences and technology, will be held Sept. 18-21, 1991, at Cologne, Germany. Participating countries include Australia, Germany, Britain,…
NEWS IN BRIEF Welcome North Mines
Welcome North Mines Ltd. (WLN:VSE) has changed its name to Welcome North Resources Inc. (WLN:VSE) with no consolidation of capital. Transfer agent is Montreal Trust.005…
Goldfunds (August 13, 1990)
MVP BGR Central Capital Net value $11.14 $5.74 $0.33 Price $ 9.625 $6.000 $0.19 Discount %13.60% %4.5% 42.4% Value $66,345,177 $100,945,800 N/A…
Montreal Exchange Mazarin, Cambior deal
In response to the latest Mid- East crisis involving a show of force by Iraq, the ME, like its sister equity markets around the world, took it on the chin for the week ended Aug. 7. The general market…