Silver Ridge plans 5,000-ton sample
International Silver Ridge Resources (VSE) is proposing to bulk-sample 5,000 tons from the Iron Colt project in the historic Rossland camp of southern B.C. The company has acquired a half interest in …
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Metals sub-index moves up in July
The metal and mineral sub-index of The Bank of Nova Scotia’s commodity price index edged up in July alongside somewhat stronger prices for copper, aluminum, gold and silver. However, economist Patrici…
NEWS IN BRIEF (October 04, 1993)
Weaco Resources (WEO:VSE) has changed its name to Hayden Resources (HRL:VSE) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-3-old-share basis. The transfer agent is Pacific Corporate Trust.
PRODUCER PRICES (September 27, 1993)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. market US53.50-54.25 cents per lb. (Sept. 9, 1993). ANTIMONY: MW New York dealer US76-80 cents per lb. (June 10, 1993). BISMUTH: MW New York dealer US$2.35-2.60 per lb. (Sept. 9, 199…
Lac among several bidding on Chile project
In the first of what may be several bidding wars on separate Chilean mining projects, Codelco is reviewing nine submissions on the giant El Abra project. The first to be made public was the bid by Lac…
GSC releases kimberlite data for prairie region
The Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) has released kimberlite indicator mineral data for the Canadian prairie region. According to R.G. Garrett, co-ordinator of the survey, the results confirm that lo…
Taylor Rand acquires Montana gold claims
One patented and 25 unpatented claims near Virginia City, Mont., have been acquired by Taylor Rand (CDN) from privately owned Valley View Mining. The price: US$75,000. Taylor now holds 127 contiguous …
Conference marks 40th anniversary of Bathurst camp
This year marks the 40th anniversary of what was, at the outset, one of the best-kept secrets in Canadian mining history — the discovery of base metals in Bathurst, N.B. Although the Brunswick No. 6 …
Goldbelt Resources lands Pegasus funding
Partial funding for a gold-silver tailings project in Kazakhstan is at hand for Goldbelt Resources (VSE). The company has signed an agreement in principle with Pegasus Gold (TSE) for US$18 million. Th…
ODDS’N’SODS — The Jogran staking rush (1)
One hears many a tall tale from obstinate prospectors who persist in their quest for gold, but none can compare with the bizarre stories one hears on June 1 of each year when, at a specific hour, land…
ELECTION ’93 — MINING FOR ANSWERS — Reform’s Manning
In preparation for the Oct. 25 federal election, The Northern Miner has asked representatives of four of the main political parties to respond to a series of questions pertaining to mining. All repres…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — New kimberlite discoveries unearthed at
Northwest Territories The focus was back on the Lac de Gras region this past week, as partners BHP Minerals Canada and Dia Met Minerals (TSE) reported the discovery of 16 new diamondiferous kimberlite…