1988


Fewer graduates portends problems for mining

One of the major challenges facing today’s mining industry lies in building a continuing supply of young engineers — not only in mining and metallurgy but in other disciplines such as electrical and …


Metal Prices FREEMARKET (June 27, 1988)

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in Pound Sterling per tonne Date June 14 June 13 June 10 June 9 June 8 Copper 1376-1380 1430-1432 1555-1560 1525-1540 1480-1485 Lea…



High grade gold at Dome Mountain

Underground sampling and drilling on the Dome Mountain property has returned high grade gold values, Teeshin Resources (VSE) reports. Located near Smithers, B.C., the Dome Mountain project is owned by…



Obituary (June 27, 1988)

R. Anthony (Tony) Barker, who was in charge of AMAX’s Canadian exploration activities during the late 1950s and 1960s, died recently in an automobile accident in Portugal. Born in Vancouver in 1924, B…


Toronto Stock Exchange (June 27, 1988)

A rush by investors to catch a piece of the summer rally added another 27.02 pts to the composite index today, pushing it to a new post-October 19th high. For the week, the index has gained more than …


Montreal Exchange Gold loan for junior

One of the various means of raising money for exploration and development that seems to be growing in popularity is the gold loan. Recent news out of Quebec is that a junior, Nova-Cogesco Resources, h…


Ronrico reports four new zones

At least four new gold-bearing zones have been identified at the Simkar project located near Val d’Or, Que., Ronrico Explorations (VSE) reports. President D.J. Kemp says management estimates probable …


EDITORIAL Ontario has to move on its Mining Act

Anyone involved in mining in Ontario may owe Charles Stuart a vote of thanks. Stuart is the man who has re-staked the mining claims at Hemlo, Ont., on which the Golden Giant gold mines is built. Stu…



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