Exploration software catches on (June 18, 1990)
It still takes a great deal of field work. Dozens, sometimes hundreds, of drill holes still have to be sunk. But, more and more, exploration work is being simplified, thanks to computer software. At l…
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Looking beyond North America for exploration opportunities (June 18, 1990)
More than ever before, Canadian juniors are now looking overseas for new investment opportunities as exploration heads for a slowdown at home. A brief survey of junior mining companies by The Northern…
Breakwater’s efforts at Estrades typical of challenges facing (June 18, 1990)
The approach road to the Estrades project site, floating as it does in the midst of a swamp, gives some indication of the unique difficulties Breakwater Resources (TSE) has to overcome in preparation …
INSIDE Pioneer problems
Pioneering mine operators are finding it rough going in northwestern British Columbia north of Stewart, B.C. Three recently opened mines are all facing problems that weren’t contemplated back in 1986-…
Not all promoters come from the Murray Pezim mold (June 18, 1990)
John Ternowesky, a Thunder Bay, Ont., grain handler turned mining promoter reckons he’ll be able to survive the current exploration slump that is driving dozens of his colleagues out of the mining gam…
Increasing costs foreseen for environmental controls (June 18, 1990)
Shoal Lake, a source of drinking water for Winnipeg, Man., is the location for Consolidated Professor Mines’ (TSE) Duport gold project. Trying to convince Winnipeg residents that mine effluent won’t c…
Accident at Lawyers mine
A mining accident at the Lawyers gold-silver mine in the Toodoggone District of British Columbia resulted in the death of Ken Brown, a geologist employed by the mine’s owner, Cheni Gold Mines. He was …
Ferroalloy meeting
Metals Week’s annual Ferroalloy Conference will be held 0ct. 25-26 in Tucson, Ariz. The conference will focus on the market’s new harsh realities and will highlight the nickel, tungsten and molybdenum…
Archives a valuable repository of geological documents and maps (June 18, 1990)
In any type of commercial geological investigation, it is always important to know “who” and “what” has gone before. In most cases, this is perceived as reviewing the company, corporate or agency file…
INSIDE Base metal plays
Aur Resources’ base metal discovery in Quebec’s Louvicourt Twp. is one of the hottest prospects in the country, but there are several other juniors that have base metal projects on the go. Investors s…
Echo Bay poised for turnaround
Misinterpretation of reserves at the McCoy/ Cove mine and again at the Magino and Magnacon mines has cost Echo Bay Mines (TSE) millions of dollars. In 1989, Echo Bay’s per-share earnings dropped to 16…
Program for McConnell Creek property
A drilling and trenching program is set to begin at the McConnell Creek property under option to Placer Dome (TSE) from Gerle Gold (VSE). Placer spent $600,000 on the property last year and can earn a…