Toronto to be venue of CIM annual meet
The Canadian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy moves to Toronto nex t year for its 89th annual general meeting. It will be the first in Toronto since 1980. The meeting, which will have for its theme …
1986
Underground work started by Northern Dynasty
The first of two underground phases has commenced at Northern Dynas ty Explorations’ Little Bald Mountain mine in Nevada. The 300-ft decline will access a 50,000-ton ore block and production will be s…
Microcomputer course planned for geologists
Gordian Computer Solutions will be offering a series of microcompute r courses for geologists this fall. Developed by geologists, the courses will introduce the students to an introductory microcomput…
Oracle to drill at Opapimiskan and Agutua Arm
Oracle Resources has signed an agreement with First Exploration Fund 1986 for issuance of 166,667 flow-through common shares at $3 per share. The offering is underwritten by Merrill Lynch Canada and D…
Bull market beginnings 6 reasons why gold could soar
If you could buy gold today at the lowest price its been in 12 years , chances are you’d jump at the chance. Charles Huelsman of Paulson Investment Co. of Portland, Ore., who puts out an investment ne…
Production decision near at Silver Hart’s Yukon bet
The Hart silver project is approaching the stage of a production dec ision with preliminary planning of surface and underground mining layouts underway, reports Silver Hart President Alvin Harter. Sub…
Exploration grants from B.C. government
A total of some $5 million in mineral exploration grants has been committed by the government of British Columbia to aid exploration companies. Close to 60 companies are involved in the program. There…
Interview with Gerald Merrithew Federal mines minister vows to be
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CLIFF TARGETS ALLUVIAL GOLD IN CALIFORNIA
Cliff Resources has been reactivated as a gold mining company specializing in exploration, development and production of alluvial gold deposits in North America. The company’s initial activities will …
CSA encouraged with Bell Creek
Surface and underground exploration results from the Bell Creek gold project, near Timmins, Ont., continue to support a positive mining decision, Consolidated CSA Minerals says in a report to sharehol…
Weak prices put Cantung in red at 6-month mark
Depressed tungsten prices continue to hound Canada Tungsten Mining C orp. which reports a net loss of $5.6 million, or 75 cents per share at this year’s half way mark. This compares to a net loss of …
Alberta Stock Exchange Sideways trading week
Wednesday close, Sept 17 Weakening platinum prices had their effect on Canadian Platinum Refineries, which is a recently listed issue. The stock lost 54 cents to $3.15. Canadian Platinum hopes to sta…