Public meetings favorable for Mount Polley
Development plans for the Mount Polley copper- gold project were reviewed in a series of public information meetings held in the communities of Williams Lake, Likely and 150 Mile House, all in British…
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High grade Orex results dispute original drill assays
A series of unusually rich assays released by Orex Exploration (ME) from four drill holes which previously returned marginal results are being treated with caution by members of the mining investment …
Horne acid plant nears completion
Construction of a pollution-fighting acid plant is nearing completion here at the Horne copper smelter. The plant, which is designed to reduce smelter emissions by half, should be up and running by th…
Giant Yellowknif’e Akaticho slowed by TSe dispute
A difference of opinion involving Giant Yellowknife Mines (TSE) and the Toronto Stock Exchange has brought exploration almost to a standstill at the Akaitcho mine property near Yellowknife, N.W.T. The…
Tough environmental hurdles faced by MinVen’s Gilt Edge mine
MinVen Gold Corp. (TSE) is hoping environmental authorities in this state, known for its stringent environmental standards, will give a green light to a proposed mine expansion. If that happens, MinVe…
Trader releases results from Macklem claims
Trader Resource Corp. (TSE) of Toronto has released a preliminary report on its gold property in Macklem Twp., near Timmins, Ont. optioned from Ronnoco Gold Mines (COATS). Results from 16,839 ft of di…
Metal Prices (July 24, 1989)
FREE MARKET London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date July 18 July 17 July 14 July 13 July 12 Copper 1552-…
Golden Bear project gets $31 million boost
Despite a somewhat rocky and tenuous start on the road to production, it appears that construction of the Golden Bear mine project in northern British Columbia is firmly on track for planned completio…
Montreal Exchange Orex, Louvem dominate
This week’s trading was dominated by two separate events: the continuing excitement over the Aur-Louvem base metal find near Val d’Or, Que., and the rich assay results released by Explorations Orex. T…
Metal Prices PRODUCER PRICES (July 24, 1989)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US83.50 cents – 85.50 cents per lb. (July 6, 1989). ANTIMONY: New York dealer 98 cents -$1.00(US) per lb. (June 22, 1989). BISMUTH: New York dealer $5.75-$5.85(US) per lb. (Ju…
Vancouver Stock Exchange Eskay Creek results boost Calpine
Although investor interest in gold issues remains timorous at best, brokers here say trading activity in base metal or polymetallic plays is on the rise. Gold prices may be on a slow upward trend, bu…
COATS (Over-the-counter) McNickel active
Three Lac St. Jean area players were active this week, led by McNickel Inc., which reached a high of $3.30 on volume of 117,000 shares. The company successfully cleared a series of regulatory roadbloc…