Metal Prices FREE MARKET (May 23, 1988)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in Pound Sterling per tonne Date May 17 May 16 May 13 May 12 May 11 Copper 1490-1470 1470-1475 1450-1455 1380-1385 133…
1988
Houston on ME
Vancouver-based Houston Metals was recently listed for trading on the Montreal Exchange (symbol HML). The company came into being in 1986 following the amalgamation of Bulkley Silver Resources and Cat…
Campbell cutting costs Henderson may close, Joe Mann shaping up
The Henderson II mine owned by Campbell Resources (TSE) is living on borrowed time and could be shut down if a $500,000 exploration program fails to increase the operations gold reserves. Proven reser…
Metal Prices PRODUCER PRICES (May 23, 1988)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market $1.08-$1.11 per lb. (May 5, 1988). ANTIMONY: New York dealer $1.08-$1.13 per lb. (Apr 14, 1988). BISMUTH: New York dealer $5.60-$5.75 per lb. (May 5, 1988). CADMIUM: New York …
Kerr spurns acquisitions in favor of development
In a bid to expand its existing assets to at least six operating mines, Kerr Addison Mines (TSE) of Toronto is planning to spend $70 million over the next two years on an ambitious development program…
Starrex recovers mine investment
All capital investments of Starrex Mining (TSE) in the Star Lake gold mine in northern Saskatchewan have been recovered and a 35% participating interest has reverted to Starrex, the company reports. S…
Acadia/Hecla deal signed
An agreement between Toronto- listed Acadia Mineral Ventures and the Canadian subsidiary of Idaho- based Hecla Mining was signed this week. Over the next three years, the agreement could give Acadia a…
Queries Kodiak no longer at Copperkettle Creek
It is my understanding that there is a lot of prospecting going on in the Copperkettle Creek area near Greenwood, B.C. As a former shareholder in Kodiak Minerals, I would like to know whether Kodiak…
Correction (May 23, 1988)
A story in the May 9 issue describing the Simkar gold project near Val d’Or, Que. failed to mention the company which holds the ground in which Ronrico Explorations has earned a 25% interest. The pro…
Muscocho revises Echo Bay deal
In a revised agreement with the Muscocho Group of companies, Edmonton-based Echo Bay Mines (TSE) will pay a premium to gain a major foothold in the eastern Canadian gold industry. But a piece of fine …
Tax angles More on the new exploration incentives
On May 3, 1988, Finance Minister Michael Wilson and Minister of Energy, Mines and Resources Marcel Masse announced measures to maintain the effectiveness of flow- through share financing for explorati…
Toronto Stock Exchange Rate fears depress composite below 3,200 pts
Another selloff hammered the Toronto Stock Exchange today, clipping 44.71 pts from the composite index which closed at 3,178.49 pts. Sparked by interest rate fears and a general perception that the be…