Economic woes in Cuba, which produces about 5% of the world’s nickel, could trigger a runup in nickel prices, industry analysts say. The price of nickel, currently about US$3.70 per lb., could reach U…
Using parameters applicable to open pit mining, Billiton Metals Canada has calculated a preliminary reserve of 12.6 million tons grading 2.2% zinc, 3% lead and 1.46 oz. silver per ton at the Blende de…
When the National Hockey League’s newest Canadian team, the Ottawa Senators, takes to the ice in 1993, all of Canada should be proud. After all, it is our money that is going to make this sports franc…
Hopes that a diamond mine can be established in Saskatchewan were boosted recently when partners Uranerz Exploration and partner Cameco recovered four large stones from kimberlite at the Fort a la Cor…
Vancouver-based Grizzly Creek Resources (VSE) says it will increase its interest in Golden Valley Explorations, owner of the Pinkian copper and gold property in the Philippines. Grizzly Creek has a 40…
Shareholders of Black Hawk Mining (TSE) have until Dec. 21 to exercise rights issued at a rate of one right for every 2.3 shares. (Fractional interests in rights will be rounded down to the nearest lo…
“Big is better” is becoming the new name in this ever-changing mining game. Miners everywhere favor and seek out big, low-cost and safer open pit deposits rather than much more costly underground mine…
Michael Callahan, Angus Stewart and Stanley Ford appointed directors succeeding James Brown, Clive Brown and Ivan Christopher; Michael Callahan appointed president and Angus Stewart appointed secretar…
David Libby resigned as a director. A successor to be announced.
Forbes Wilson, a noted mining engineer and explorationist, died recently in York, Me., his home town. He was 80. In 1931, Wilson started his career in Chile. He then worked in South Africa and other p…
Now that all ties with Corona (TSE) have been severed, associated companies Golden North Resource (TSE) and Hedley Pacific Mining (VSE) are looking for new projects either in the mineral exploration o…
Armed with extensive financing from its parent, the Royal Dutch/ Shell Group, Billiton Metals Canada is launching an aggressive foray into advanced exploration and development in this country. Heading…
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