EDITORIAL PAGE — Scams in cyberspace
Those of us who are still pedestrians on the “information highway” — novices struggling to get a handle on the most basic and popular service: electronic (or “E”) mail — might be surprised to learn …
1995
Africa faces global competition
Representatives from 28 African governments were on hand to provide information on mineral opportunities in their countries during the second annual Africa Mining Investment Symposium held recently in…
ODDS’N’SODS — The minesites of Painkiller Lake Caretaker or “Custodian”?
In the mid-1930s, I first learned about Painkiller Lake, 10 miles from Matheson, Ont. The Blue Quartz mine is adjacent to the lake and the old Coulson mine is on the opposite side, about a mile from t…
EDITORIAL PAGE — Rivalry in the Big League
The world’s largest mining companies are continuing to hold their place in the sun despite some intense competition from ambitious companies anxious to make it into the Big League.Granted, increased g…
Venoro to acquire gold mine interest
An agreement reached with Colombia-based Sociedad Agrominera El Cerro sets the stage for Venoro Gold (VSE) to acquire an interest in a small, operating gold mine in Antioquia, Colombia.Agrominera will…
PRODUCER PRICES (June 05, 1995)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US84-85 cents per lb. (May 12, 1995).ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US$2.20-2.30 per lb. (March 31, 1995).BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$3.55-3.65 per lb. (May 12, 1995).CADMIUM…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (June 05, 1995)
London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateMay 30 May 29May 26May 25May 24Copper2853-2854N/A2843-28442862-28642823-2824Lead606.5-607N/A605-605605.5-607.5606.5-607.5…
Coral and Amax Gold reach new agreement
A new agreement is in place that allows Amax Gold (NYSE) to continue to earn a 60% interest in Coral Gold’s (VSE) Robertson project. The property lies within the Battle Mountain trend in Nevada’s Cres…
COMMENTARY — Single window would cut costs
Companies wanting to invest in the Canadian mining industry often find themselves tangled in a seemingly endless sea of red tape; red tape which must be cut through, tied up, rubber-stamped, re-packag…
Global metals markets oscillating
Metals prices began a recovery in May, buoyed by continued positive fundamentals and supported by good economic news from many sectors other than the North American auto and house-building sectors, wh…
Pan American sees silver lining
Plans to gain a minority interest in a Mexican silver producer have collapsed for Pan American Silver (TSE), which is now investigating other acquisitions and joint ventures.The company had reached an…
RTZ signs partnership deal with Freeport-McMoRan
Mining giant RTZ (NYSE) has signed a definitive agreement with Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE) for a partnership arrangement announced in March (T.N.M., March 20/95).RTZ, through its wholly owned subsidiary R…