1995

Dominating mining news this past year was the dramatic battle for control of Lac Minerals which, until recently, was one of Canada’s — and the world’s — leading gold producers. The suspense-filled s…

Partners Pandora Industries (VSE) and Mill City Gold (VSE) have added 720 acres to their Monterde mine property in Mexico’s Chihuahua state. The new ground covers the possible strike extension of gold…

American Reserve Mining (AMI:VSE) has changed its name to AMI Resources (AMU:VSE) on a 1-new-for-16-old-share basis.

The Great Canadian Diamond Play gave investors a heart-stopping ride in 1994. The rise to a speculative peak in the summer followed by the diamond market’s subsequent crash to its current depressed le…

William Radvak appointed president.

John Taylor appointed vice-president and chief financial officer.

David Thompson appointed president and chief executive officer.

Robin Hickson appointed president.

Underground development work at the Evening Star mine at Rossland, B.C., is returning high-grade gold values for owner Pacific Vangold Mines (VSE). Recent work included an extension of the haulageway …

The Toronto Stock Exchange’s Committee on Corporate Governance in Canada has delivered its final report, following a process that began almost two years ago. The committee’s recommendations, which wou…

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Dec. 27 Dec. 26 Dec. 23 Dec. 22 Dec. 21 Copper N/A N/A 2989-2990 3004-3006 2967-2970 Lead N/A N/A 639.5-640 644-645 634-635 Zinc N/A N/A…

ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US89.5 cents-90.5 per lb. (Dec. 9, 1994). ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US$2.80-2.90 per lb. (Dec. 2, 1994). BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$3.90-4.20 per lb. (Oct. 27, 1994). C…