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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 …



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…





Development award goes to Gordon at N.B. symposium

Morton Gordon, chairman of Gordex Minerals, has been named 1987 “Developer of the Year” by the New Brunswick Prospectors and Developers Association, and received a presentation at a recent gold sympos…


Better calculation yields higher grade

Resources (VSE) has established a higher grade reserve at its Mount Washington property on Vancouver Island. A new calculation shows 472,000 tons averaging 0.26 oz gold and 1.3 oz silver. A minimum 6-…


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