FUTURES PRICES (July 04, 1988)
N.Y. Commodity Exchange Week’s High Low Close Change COPPER (in US cents per lb.) Jul 105.50 102.05 105.40 — 2.95 Sep 100.00 96.80 100.00…
News
Stronger dollar has gold reeling
The price of gold fell to $434.90(US) per oz at presstime, with analysts blaming a stronger U.S. dollar and falling grain prices for the decline. “The U.S. dollar is strong, that’s the key,” said Toro…
Montreal Exchange Cambior exits Red Lake
A falling gold price at week’s end seemed only to spur investors on the Montreal Exchange, where both the market portfolio and mining and minerals index recorded gains during the holiday-shortened tra…
Geddes’ Windy Craggy geometry more difficult than expected
Discerning the geometry of Geddes Resources’ (TSE) Windy Craggy deposit has been more difficult than anticipated — even from underground mine workings. The company has been drilling fan holes to stra…
NovaGold hits the road to raise $4-$20 million
With a successful financing, NovaGold Resources (TSE) of Halifax, N.S. could have its first gold mine in production by the end of the year, says president Gerald McConnell. Speaking at an information …
Global mine production of gold up 6% in 1987
As in past years, international mining company Consolidated Gold Fields’ Gold 88, a review of last year’s gold scene around the world, does not disappoint. Below is a sampling of information “nuggets”…
New N.B. exploration fund draws hopeful prospectors
Chances look good that prospectors will be flocking to take advantage of a new mineral exploration assistance program set up by the province of New Brunswick. Though it had been open for business for …
La Teko resumes production at gold mine near Fairbanks
Gold production has resumed at La Teko Resources’ Ryan Lode mine near Fairbanks, Alaska. A dore bar weighing 278 oz was poured June 20 and a second was scheduled by month- end. Over 1,000 oz of gold h…
Metal Prices PRODUCER PRICES (July 04, 1988)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market $1.30-$1.40 per lb. (June 23, 1988). ANTIMONY: New York dealer $0.92-$1.00 per lb. (June 23, 1988). BISMUTH: New York dealer $5.60-$5.75 per lb. (June 23, 1988). CADMIUM: New …
Most mines cost $200(US) to operate
According to a study by Andre Lemieux of the federal department ofEd Resources, cash operating costs of the 45 mines inCose sole or most valuable product was gold averaged$ut $200(US). Those mines acc…
Skyline commissioning mill at Johnny Mountain project
Mill commissioning is under way at Skyline Explorations’ (TSE) Johnny Mountain property north of Stewart, B.C., according to R. E. Davis, president. He says that commercial production is expected to “…
Mine rescue awards reflect safety record of mining in B.C.
A mine rescue team from Cominco’s Sullivan mine at Kimberley, B.C., won top spot in the underground mining category in a recent province-wide mine rescue competition. A total of nine B.C. mines took p…