Waterford linked to overstaking of Eskay claims
Speculation is growing that Waterford Resources (VSE) may have an inside track to acquire some disputed claims in the Eskay Creek region north of Stewart, B.C., possibly including ground overstaked by…
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Penna fends off criticism at Agnico annual meeting
His methods may have prompted some criticism at Agnico-Eagle Mines’ (TSE) recent annual meeting in Toronto, but President Paul Penna demonstrated he has the backing of the vast majority of the company…
PRODUCER PRICES (July 09, 1990)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US72.25- 74.25 cents per lb. (Jun. 21, 1990). ANTIMONY: New York dealer US82-83 cents per lb. (Jun. 14, 1990). BISMUTH: New York dealer US$3.05-3.15 per lb. (Jun. 21, 1990). C…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Timmins a `vibrant community’
I would like to express my disappointment with a recent article that appeared in The Northern Miner (June 11/90) about the future of the city of Timmins. The article discusses the present labor proble…
Dingman pursues Russian joint venture
A small Canadian mining company says it has signed a letter of intent with a Soviet organization to build an autoclave for processing arsenic-rich gold concentrates. Toronto-based Dingman Industries (…
Alberta Stock Exchange Indigo in option deal
An option to earn a 50% interest in the New 3, New 4 and Joy 12 claims in the Iskut gold camp of northwestern British Columbia has been acquired by Indigo Gold Mines from VSE-listed International Pris…
IOCC GOLD OPTIONS (July 09, 1990)
Options Open Series Volume Last Interest Aug. 360 C 53 9.60 448 Aug. 370 C 153 4.50 499 Aug. 380 C 53 2.10 777 Aug. 440 C 100 0.50 1,223 Nov. 380 C 63 8.90 345 Nov. 380 C 52 7.00 277 Nov. 400 C 223 4….
$18.9 million for Lithoprobe
Federal government support for the project Lithoprobe will increase by 50%, bringing the amount to $18.9 million over the next three years. Lithoprobe is the largest multidisciplinary study of the ear…
Spot prices at a glance (July 09, 1990)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $361.25 + $10.95 Silver* $4.94 — $0.13 Platinum* $488.75 + $10.00 Nickel** $3.90 + $0.01 Lead** $0.41 + $0.02 Copper- $1.20 + $0.05 Zinc– $0.75 — $0.05 Courtesy of Sc…
Algoma to sell stake in Tilden iron mine
Algoma Steel Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of steel producer Dofasco, is seeking a buyer for its U.S. coal and iron ore interests, including its 30% stake in the Tilden mine, a Michigan-based iron …
Cambior buying 50% stake in Sleeping Giant mine
As part of a growth plan designed to boost its Quebec gold production, cash-rich Cambior Inc (TSE) is picking up a 50% stake in the troubled Sleeping Giant mine of Aurizon Mines (TSE). The mine, which…
First Toronto meets with banker
Discussions are continuing between First Toronto Mining (TSE) and its principal banker concerning a restructuring of the company’s outstanding debt. First Toronto’s main subsidiary, Walhalla Mining, h…