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PEOPLE — GOLDEN GLACIER — Douglas Scheving appointed president.
PEOPLE — DIGGER RES. — Christopher Bates appointed vice-president of exploration.
METALS COMMENTARY — Steel slowdown reveals volatility in marketplace
The jockeying between metal suppliers and consumers is adding volatility to the marketplace.Suppliers and distributors of steel, for example, are having to reduce stocks in response to a decline in pl…
Gitennes drilling Fishhook
In the new year, Gitennes Exploration (ASE) will begin a follow-up, 30-hole drill program at its Fishhook Lake projects, 120 km northwest of Yellowknife, N.W.T.The company recently drilled 14 holes, t…
Queen’s student wins award
Marc Ellemers was presented with the 1995 David Money Memorial Award at a recent ceremony at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont.A graduate of the University of Saskatchewan, Ellemers worked for Camec…
COMMENTARY – Wildlife thrives at coal mines
Western Canadian coal producers work hard to ensure that fish and wildlife populations continue to prosper alongside mining operations. As a result, many species of birds, fish and wildlife easily co-…
STOCK MARKETS — Winter weather casts pall over western markets
Western markets turned in a lacklustre performance over the report period ended Nov. 21. The Vancouver Stock Exchange resource index slipped two points to close at 1,252.47, while the composite index …
Lack of water halts NDT drilling
A lack of water has forced NDT Ventures (VSE) to suspend drilling on the Project 52 joint venture with Primero Industries (VSE), about 45 km southwest of Nain, Labrador. The first hole of a proposed 3…
STOCK MARKETS — Resource stocks lead stubborn bull forward
The Toronto Stock Exchange moved slightly higher during the report period ended Nov. 21, drawn along by strength in the natural resource stocks. The TSE 300 composite index gained 52.54 points, or 1.1…
PRODUCER PRICES (November 27, 1995)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US76.5 cents-77.5 cents per lb. (Nov. 17, 1995).ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US$2.30-2.50 per lb. (July 14, 1995).BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$4.00-4.20 per lb. (Oct. 13, 19…
Spot prices at a glance (November 27, 1995)
Wednesday, November 22, 1995Week’s Price (US)ChangeGold*$385.30-$0.30Silver*$ 5.30-$0.04Platinum*$413.75-$2.25Nickel**$ 3.87+$0.08Lead**$ 0.34+$0.03Copper $ 1.36+$0.01Zinca$ 0…