Work planned for Doromin prospects
A drill program by Inco (TSE) will test a barite and coincident geophysical anomaly as well as further test the main showings on the Cimadoro property on the Queen Charlotte Islands, B.C. Inco is oper…
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GUEST COLUMN — As ye sow, so shall ye reap
Prospectors are optimists. They work on hope and hunches, on experience and faith. But despite the prospector’s solitary image, he seldom works alone. Behind the scenes are those who also have faith -…
Curlook receives Benefactor Award
Honored for his long-time involvement in Cambrian College, Walter Curlook became the first Canadian to receive a Benefactor Award from the U.S.-based National Council for Resource Development. Curlook…
AMC honors mining executive
The seventh annual Distinguished Service Award was recently presented to George Atwood by the American Mining Congress (AMC). Atwood is often cited for his business leadership and outstanding work in …
Slight increase in 1992 value of Canadian mineral output
The total value of Canada’s mineral production in 1992 increased by 0.6%, or about $200 million from the 1991 level, the federal department of Energy, Mines and Resources reports. Preliminary estimate…
LATIN AMERICA — Bethlehem looks to Venezuela
Dundee International and CMP Resources recently reached an agreement to form a joint venture for the exploration, development and operation of mining projects in Venezuela. In concert with the joint v…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Tatshenshini-Alsek for all
I am responding to the article “Tatshenshini-Alsek area grows in recreational use” (T.N.M., Jan.18/93). I am one of the 1,000-plus people who visited the Alsek River last year. As a mining professiona…
LATIN AMERICA — Morgain to drill Mexican prospect
Aiming to outline a heap-leachable copper reserve on its Cuatro Hermanos property in Mexico, Morgain Minerals (VSE) will launch a percussion drilling program on four separate oxide zones this month. M…
LATIN AMERICA — Granduc drops La Choya project
A proposed foray into a Mexican gold project was aborted by Granduc Mines (TSE) because of international tax considerations and other matters that altered original expectations. Granduc had planned to…
Tombstone to acquire Venezuelan option
Although still subject to a final formal agreement and regulatory approval, Tombstone Explorations (VSE) recently signed an agreement allowing it to acquire a 100% interest in 15 properties comprising…
Spot prices at a glance (February 22, 1993)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $331.50 + $2.80 Silver* $ 3.71 $0.00 Platinum* $368.25 + $0.50 Nickel** $ 2.81 + $0.09 Lead** $ 0.19 $0.00 Copper $ 1.00 – $0.01 Zinc $ 0.48 – $0.01 Courtesy of Scotiaba…
Inco donates airfare
A gift from Inco Ltd. went to Brian Scholz, a third-year geological and mineral engineering student at the University of Toronto. Inco Chairman Michael Sopko has agreed to pay $1,400 for Scholz’s air …