Birim finds suitable suitor
Sidestepping a takeover bid by Golden Star Resources (GSC-T), junior Birim Goldfields (BGI-T) has signed a deal with Ghana-based Ashanti Goldfields (ASL-N) concerning Birim’s Mampon deposit, pa…
1999
NAME CHANGE (October 04, 1999)
Patricia Mines (PAT-V) has changed its name to Patricia Mining (PAT-V) on a 1-new-for-5-old-share basis.
PEOPLE — JSS Res. (October 04, 1999)
Theo Sanidas appointed president.
PEOPLE — Homestake (October 04, 1999)
Gregory Lang appointed vp Australia and managing director.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Upham contributed to northern mining town
It was with sadness that I read the obituary of a great miner and friend. Many folks across Canada and the U.S. knew Merv Upham, and I’m sure that you will get notices from others that he in fact work…
Cambior wins court ruling for Carlota base metal production
A federal court judge has upheld a record of decision issued by the U.S. Forest Service for the Carlota copper project in central Arizona, allowing owner Cambior to move one step closer to a productio…
PEOPLE — Golden Thunder (October 04, 1999)
Terry Tang appointed vp.
PEOPLE — Gold Canyon (October 04, 1999)
James Freeman appointed vp corporate communications.
HBM&S opens Konuto copper-zinc mine
With mine openings a rarity these days, Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting has extra reason to celebrate the unveiling of its Konuto copper-zinc operation, 16 km southwest of Flin Flon, Man., near the Saska…
PEOPLE — Emgold (October 04, 1999)
William Witte appointed vp.
PEOPLE — Dynamic Ventures (October 04, 1999)
Patrick Neil and Robin Forshaw appointed directors.
PRODUCER & DEALER PRICES (October 04, 1999)
Antimony: Mid-mkt US$1,185/t.Bismuth: Mid-mkt US$4.50/lb.Cadmium: Mid-mkt US$0.20/lb.Chromium: Mid-mkt ores US$65/t.Cobalt: Recent trades US$16.55-19.00/lb.Copper: Comex Dec. US$0.817/lb.Indium: Indiu…