CROSS-CUTS Plumbing the depths
Did subduction of one of the lithospheric plates off Vancouver Island end a million years ago? Or does this still continue today? For the answer, you may have to wait a few years. But an answer there …
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Hayes confirms high grade at Alaskan mine property
Underground exploration by Hayes Resources on the former producing Cliff gold mine in Alaska, has confirmed the presence of a high grade vein. Held under option from Dasher Resources, the Cliff proper…
Maintenance THE EYES HAVE IT
Mechanical tests on hoist ropes are only an aid. Maintenance people should not rely solely on an instrument’s ability to detect broken wires, localized corrosion or other physical damage. Visual inspe…
Maintenance IN SYNCH
An important safety feature on friction hoists is the re-synchronizing mechanism. On completion of the hoisting cycle for one conveyance, it is automatically spotted at a predetermined position in the…
Dilution problems slow D’Or Val mine operation
Dilution troubles have slowed operations at the producing D’Or Val Mines gold mine in northwestern Quebec but according to a company spokesman, the problem seems to have been remedied. Daniel Gosselin…
50 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1938 PAMOUR MILL READY FOR STEP-UP
Pamour Porcupine Mines steps into the really big tonnage class this month by increasing the mill rate to 1,500 tons from the current 800 tons daily. At this rating, the Noranda subsidiary will come in…
Noramco companies active exploring near Fort Hope
A group of companies within the Noramco Mining Corp. fold have reported encouraging drill resaults from their properties near Fort Hope, Ont. At the Cadman Lake project, shared equally by partners Pur…
The 1987 Coal Review CROWS NEST
Crows Nest Resources, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell Canada, operates the Line Creek mine in the Elk Valley area of southeastern British Columbia. The mine started production in 1982 in order to s…
What’s New IMPROVED WHEEL LOADER
Dresser’s new 555 Pay* loader is available in bucket capacities ranging from 5.5 cu yd to 11 cu yd. Maximum breakout force of this 315-hp wheel loader is 60,000 lb. Internal, force-cooled, wet disc br…
50 Years Ago FEBRUARY, 1938 MINISTER SCOTCHES NICKEL RUMORS
Canada has no intention of placing an embargo on exports of nickel to foreign countries either engaged in war or in re-armament activities, says W. D. Euler, minister of trade and commerce. Mr Euler d…
Falco appointee shows importance of Ungava nickel
The high grade Ungava nickel properties held directly and indirectly by Falconbridge Ltd. are becoming of increasing importance following the surge in nickel prices. In a move seen as an effort to fur…
Audrey’s sulphide find could justify new mill
Toronto-listed Audrey Resources says it has encountered two new massive sulphide lenses with high grade gold at its Dufresnoy property, near the company’s Mobrun mine at Rouyn-Noranda, Que. President …