Book Review Metal’s who’s who handbook

At the forefront of American mining is the search for gold primarily in the western states, which encompasses the prolific Carlin Trend in Nevada, an area which one day could surpass Canada in gold production.

While the current boom is gold orientated, base metal prices are on the up-swing, resulting in increased exploration and resumed production. All in all, the United States holds opportunities for the mining company and investor alike.

Hence this American Mines Handbook. This publication continues the 74-year tradition of quality and excellence in the field of mineral resources publishing for which Northern Miner Press Limited is world renowned.

As with its sister publication, the Canadian Mines Handbook, the main company section provides a detailed overview on each individual company. Each company listing includes address and telephone number, stock exchange listings and symbol, directors and officers, capitalization, properties, reserves, production, land holdings, long- term debt, earnings and finances.

The American Mines Handbook contains additional sections on producing mines and their personnel, government departments and support organizations, smelters and refiners, world gold production figures, and metal prices. A chart detailing United States-Canada mineral and metal tariffs, and the anticipated year of phase-out under the Free Trade Agreement, is a timely addition.

American Mines Handbook (1989), paperback, 256 Pages. Northern Miner Press Limited, 7 Labatt Avenue, Toronto, Ont. M5A 3P2. $30 plus $3 for postage and handling.

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