New mines open in 1997
The year past won’t be remembered as much for its mine openings as for its scandals, but several notable (and legitimate) projects did come fruition both in Canada and abroad during 1997.The Musselwhi…
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The year of trading dangerously
Metal prices in 1997 were satisfactory until the summer, when oversupply and a sagging Asian economy began to drive down the price of most precious and base metals.* Gold rang in 1997 at a spot price …
COMMENTARY — An historic juncture for gold
Twenty-three years ago, on New Year’s Eve, 1974, it finally became legal for Americans to buy gold.Ironically, just a few days earlier, on Christmas Day, all three gifts presented by the Magi to the n…
PEOPLE — SOUTHERN AFRICA
Denis Francoeur appointed president and CEO.
PEOPLE — NORTH AMERICAN TUNGSTEN (January 05, 1998)
Udo E. von Doehren appointed director.
PEOPLE — MEGASTAR VENT.
Michael Harris appointed director.
PEOPLE — LONE STAR EXPL.
Peter Thomas appointed chairman.
PEOPLE — GOLDEN TRUMP RES.
Leslie R. MacConnell appointed director.
PEOPLE — COPPER CREEK VENT.
David C. Fitch, appointed director and vp exploration.
EDITORIAL — 1997 a walk on the wild side — Scams and skulduggery
Last year came in like a stampeding bull and went out like a lazy bear ready to hibernate. During the months in between, investors watched in horror as an assortment of scam artists unleashed a bag of…
PEOPLE — CONS BRIGHTWORK RES.
Richard Atkinson and Don Willoughby appointed directors.
PEOPLE — CKD VENT.
James W. McLeod, appointed director.