1989

It is a rare occasion that I consider replying to an editorial, but a few aspects of the issue you raise in your article “Blame it on flow- through” (N.M., Apr 19/89) beg further comment. Although the…

Harnischfeger has introduced a new Series A version of the P&H model 2800XP electric shovel. New electrical and mechanical features include: On Dual planetary propel and planetary swing. . Deep mid-se…

First quarter earnings for Brunswick Mining and Smelting Corp. (TSE) were $18.3 million or 51 cents per share. In the first quarter of 1988 Brunswick’s net earnings were $3.9 million worth 11 cents …

A synthetic latex, glycol ether-and- water mixture is being marketed by Great Northern Research of Minneapolis, Min., as a one-step rust- neutralizer and metal-primer. Called Rust x, the new product f…

A drill program completed by Victoria Graphite (TSE) has returned encouraging results from the company’s graphite property near Portland, Ont. All 15 holes intersected the mineralized zone. Some of th…

Inco Gold, a wholly-owned affiliate of Inco Ltd. (TSE) has received regulatory approval for a private placement in the shares of Valentine Gold Corp. (VSE). Valentine plans to issue up to 5.5 million …

Mining companies are starting Mto consider the economic Mbenefits of controlling the recirculation of mine air to recover heat from it and from such heat-generators as air-compressors and mine water. …

Cyanide, the king of poisons, is highly respected in its many industrial uses, chief of which is the extraction of gold and silver. However, concern has been growing over what bad effects this highly …

Growing signs that the supercharged economy is cresting, triggered more selling today as the composite index slipped another 6.97 pts. Canadian investors were also cautious today in anticipation of th…

If mining companies want to stay on the right side of environmental issues, they’re going to have to put a little more effort into it. The right side, of course, is the side that wins. And it seems …

A decision has been made by Placer Dome (TSE) to develop its Granny Smith project near Laverton, Western Australia. Placer Pacific, its 75.8%- owned Australian subsidiary, holds a 60% interest and wil…

A portable pressure filter, suitable for doing tests to determine the filtration and washing properties of slurries either in the lab or in the field, is available from Outokumpu Equipment Canada of M…