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…
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PEOPLE — Emgold (October 04, 1999)
William Witte appointed vp.
PEOPLE — Dynamic Ventures (October 04, 1999)
Patrick Neil and Robin Forshaw appointed directors.
PEOPLE — Cons. AMR (October 04, 1999)
Ronald Reeves appointed director.
PEOPLE — Citation (October 04, 1999)
John Ferguson appointed president.
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…
THE NORTHERN MINER — Small Producers Index (October 04, 1999)
73.26 (+8.81)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
Crown Jewel challenge rejected — Ruling cites congressional approval of $160m mine
Partners Crown Resources and Battle Mountain Gold have cleared the latest in a long line of hurdles toward the development of the Crown Jewel gold mine in Washington state.The latest victory stems fro…
Diesel conference planned
About 130 delegates from Canada and abroad are expected to attend the Mining Diesel Emissions Conference, to be held Nov. 3-4 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Markham, Ont.In keeping with the theme of t…
OBITUARY — Philip Malouf
Philip Malouf, who discovered what became one of the longest-living asbestos operations in North America, has died. He was 86.Malouf obtained an engineering degree from McGill University in 1935. Six …
Coal industry pushes for zero-emission energy
The Coal Association of Canada (CAC) has formed a joint venture with the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico to explore the technical and commercial feasibility of generating electricity from…
Juniors exploring prospects in James Bay
Activity is heating up in the James Bay area, where several juniors recently launched exploration programs.Virginia Gold Mines (VIA-M) and its partners have begun drill programs at several projects ne…