Adrian wins right to appeal
A recent ruling by the British Columbia Court of Appeal is expected to result in a quicker resolution of a claim dispute over the IKS 1 claim covering the TOK claim gap and a portion of the Eskay Cree…
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U.S. REPORT — Phelps Dodge, Canyon to seek permits Positive
One of the largest new gold discoveries in the U.S. will be further evaluated as a proposed open pit mining and heap leach operation capable of producing about 300,000 oz. gold per year over the first…
MINING IN MEXICO — PROJECT ROUNDUP — Aumex seeks venture
Looking for a partner to help explore three epithermal volcanogenic disseminated gold deposits east of Hermosillo in the Mexican state of Sonora is Aumex Mines S.A. de C.V., which is jointly controlle…
MINING IN MEXICO — PROJECT ROUNDUP — Corner Bay makes
A letter of intent to earn a 50% interest in the Washington copper property in Sonora, Mexico, was negotiated earlier this year by Corner Bay Minerals (TSE). The company agreed to provide the financin…
MINING IN MEXICO — Torres’ costs at US$245 per oz.
On completion of the takeover of International Corona, San Francisco-based Homestake Mining (NYSE) will inherit the 30% owned Torres Mining company in Mexico. Torres, which is operated by Industrias P…
EDITORIAL PAGE — Taking risks
Inco Ltd. has made a lot of right moves over the years but, as has any company that plays such a dominant role within its industry, it has made a few boners, too. Each story, told and re-told, has com…
MINING IN MEXICO — PROJECT ROUNDUP — Exall eyes Mexican
In taking over Mexican-based Cerro de Cobre, Exall Resources (TSE) will acquire options on three Mexican copper properties: Santo Tomas, Verde Grande and San Martin. Combined, the properties are estim…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (October 12, 1992)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date Oct. 6 Oct. 5 Oct. 2 Oct. 1 Sept. 30 Copper 1322-1323 1313-1314 1331-1332 1319-1320 …
NEWS ROUNDUP — Westray inquiry deferred, charges laid
Following the deferral of the start of an inquiry into the Westray mining disaster by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, four mine managers and Westray owner Curragh (TSE) have been charged with 52 offenc…
Glimmer maintains Beatty-Hislop stake
A private placement has increased Glimmer Resources’ (VSE) issued shares to 2.1 million and raised enough money for the company to maintain its 40% interest in the Beatty-Hislop gold project in northe…
GUEST COLUMN — Industry must promote its image
My time in the mining industry is approaching half a century. There have been many changes, mostly for the better. When I started underground, the pick and shovel were still widely used tools. On smal…
MNDM opens Toronto centre
Ontario’s Ministry of Northern Development and Mines officially opened its new Mines and Minerals Information Centre in the Macdonald Block, 900 Bay St., Toronto, Oct. 5. With the ministry relocated t…