Obituary Arvid Thunaes
A Norwegian immigrant, who played a major role in uranium research and development in Canada, died recently at age 86. Arvid Thunaes, a metallurgical engineering graduate of the Norwegian Institute of…
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Golden Range encouraged at Hudvam
Toronto-based Golden Range Resources has reported a significant drill intersection from the Hudvam polymetallic property which it acquired recently as part of a backdoor agreement with Mingold Resourc…
Drills start near Golden Patricia
Three John Sadowski companies, Michele Gold Mines, Master Resources & Development, and Massive Resources, all of Toronto, plan to start drilling on ground five km southeast of the Golden Patricia mine…
Editorial Dominican Republic is being rapaciopus
The Dominican Republic could be shooting itself in the foot, if it continues to try getting tough with Dominican-based Falconbridge Dominicana, C. por A., the ferronickel-producing subsidiary of Falco…
Pelham and Cumo to mine Louanna tailings
As soon as the weather permits, production will begin again at the Louanna gold mine at Nakina, Ont. After a 3-year break, partners Cumo Resources and Pelham Gold are about to start a 2-stage program …
Metal Prices PRODUCER PRICES (February 15, 1988)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market 90.00 cents -93.00 cents per lb. (Jan 28, 1988). ANTIMONY: New York dealer $1.14-$1.18 per lb. (Jan 14, 1988). BISMUTH: New York dealer $5.10-$5.30 per lb. (Jan 28, 1988). CAD…
News in Brief (February 15, 1988)
Greyhawk Resources and another Vancouver-listed junior exploration company, Willcrest Resources, have both rejected an offer from The Quinto Mining Corp. to buy back their 25% interests in the Lumby …
Stroud extends strike
Drilling has increased the strike length of the mineralized zone on the Leckie property, held by partners Stroud Resources and Exador Resources. Exador has the right to earn a 30% interest in the proj…
Higher metal prices boost Phelps Dodge, Asarco profits
Higher copper prices in 1987 had a marked impact on the annual earnings of two American producers, Phelps Dodge and Asarco Inc. Phelps Dodge’s primary metals segment, consisting mainly of copper-produ…
Mineta drills sulphides
An 8-hole drill program has traced a sulphide horizon for 5,000 ft, partners Mineta Resources and Hyperion Resources say. Located in Casa Berardi Twp., Que., the property is south of the Golden Pond g…
Glen Auden options three projects
The market crash doesn’t appear to have slowed down the deals being made by Glen Auden Resources. The junior explorer, which identifies project areas and then brings in partners to carry the company f…
Timing dampens enthusiasm for OSC’s new junior financing policy
Cautious enthusiasm is coming from the mining and investment community concerning the new junior natural resource policy drafted by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). If anything, the lack of an…