Quinsam Mine

Quinsam, Hillsborough go belly-up

In a final attempt to restructure its debt, Quinsam Coal has filed for creditor protection and suspended operations at its coal mine near Campbell River, B.C. As a result, 120 unionized workers have b…


Asian woes affect Hillsborough

The economic malaise in Asia is taking its toll on Hillsborough Resources (HLB-T), operator and 63%-owner of the Quinsam coal mine near Campbell River, B.C.After consulting with Japanese partner Marub…


Coal prices hit Hillsborough

The first six months of the year proved tough for Hillsborough Resources (HLB-T) in light of poor Asian economies, increased costs and lower coal prices.The company, which owns 63% of the Quinsam coal…


British Columbia, Ontario mines rewarded

Five mining firms have claimed health and safety awards in Ontario, while in British Columbia, a bevy of companies and individuals earned citations at a provincial competition in mine rescue and first…


Steelworkers disturbed by mine deaths

Three recent mining deaths in Canada have prompted the United Steelworkers union to speak out against unsafe mining practices.Miner Jacques Frenette was killed at Noranda’s Brunswick mine near Bathurs…


Two miners die in rockfall

Two miners died in a recent rockfall at the Quinsam coal mine, 22 km north of Campbell River, B.C.Hillsborough Resources (HLB-T) reports that three miners were trapped when the tunnel in which they we…



Coal produces black ink for Hillsborough

Net income of $545,000 was reported by coal producer Hillsborough Resources .T(HLB-T) for the second quarter of 1997, compared with income of $9.3 million a year earlier.The 1996 results included a ga…


Hillsborough finances expansion

An agreement with Sprott Securities will help provide Hillsborough Resources (TSE) with sufficient funds to expand its 63%-owned Quinsam coal mine near Campbell River, B.C.The company will issue 2.4 m…



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