By purchasing underdeveloped assets and realizing their full potential, Kinross Gold (TSE) has become one of the fastest-growing North American gold producers. Indeed, the company seems poised to join…
Toronto-listed Orvana Minerals and senior gold producer Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE) are optioning the Esperanza gold property in northern Chile.Hemlo will hold 60% and Orvana 40% of the joint venture, whic…
Nineteen ninety-four was an active year for the mining industry in the Dominican Republic, particularly in the metallic and non-metallic sectors.Exports of ferronickel, gold and other mineral products…
The Toronto Stock Exchange saw most of last week’s moderate gain slip away, as market participants remained edgy on conflicting economic news. For the 5-day report period ended Aug. 15, the TSE 300 co…
The recent ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Eskay Creek gold-silver mine north of Stewart marks the first mine opening in British Columbia in five years.Premier Michael Harcourt, Mines Minister Anne Edw…
London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateAugust 15 August 14August 11August 10August 9Copper3040-3042 2994-29953014-30193005-30063006-3008Lead609-610 610.5-611.5619-620…
Montreal-based Cambior (TSE) will acquire the remaining issued and outstanding common shares of Audrey Resources (TSE) by Sept. 1.Cambior will offer $1.40 per Audrey share, in the form of cash or the …
We had just arrived back at our homes after a busy day at the Quirke mine in Elliot Lake, Ont., when an emergency call informed us that the mine was flooding.It was 1956 and the mine was serviced by a…
CDN-listed Taylor Rand and Zairian-based Salomon Co-operative intend to join forces to develop two groups of mining properties in the central African country. In total, the properties comprise 450 sq….
A 2,000-ft. program of deep drilling is under way on the Butte Highlands gold skarn project in Montana.Asarco (NYSE) plans to drill six to seven holes to test the depth extension of the Nevin Hill zon…
Ontario’s prospecting community is hoping that the government axe will not fall on programs that fund grassroots work in northern regions of the province.”These grants have the potential to lead to ex…
The summer holiday period is traditionally a time to reflect on the events of the first half of the year and assess metal demand and supply, yet this is not a traditional summer.Most metal markets con…
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