1999

Brewery Creek shines

The Brewery Creek gold mine in the Yukon has been performing better than its owner, Viceroy Resource (VOY-T), expected.The open-pit, heap-leach mine produced 79,396 oz. in 1998 at a total cash cost (i…


U.S. MARKETS — Dow climbs toward new high

The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 247.39 points over the report period ended Feb. 23, to 9,544.42 — 100 points shy of a new high.Mining issues were mixed. Most copper producers continued to su…







Triex eyes Sioux Lookout

Vancouver-based Triex Resources (TIE-V) has expanded its land holdings in the Sioux Lookout region of northwestern Ontario.The junior will buy six patented mining claims within the property boundary o…


Greystar revs up Angostura drills

Junior Greystar Resources (GSL-T) has resumed drilling at its Angostura gold-silver project in northeastern Colombia.The 1999 campaign will include 60 infill and reconnaissance holes totalling 20,000 …



COMMENTARY — Quebec’s year ahead

The current uncertainty in Asian markets makes it unlikely there will be a significant increase in metal prices in 1999. Only from the year 2000 on can we expect to see a recovery; indeed, the value o…



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