INSIDE Pioneer problems
Pioneering mine operators are finding it rough going in northwestern British Columbia north of Stewart, B.C. Three recently opened mines are all facing problems that weren’t contemplated back in 1986-…
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PRODUCER PRICES (June 18, 1990)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US74.50- 75.50 cents per lb. (Jun. 7, 1990). ANTIMONY: New York dealer US82-84 cents per lb. (Apr. 19, 1990). BISMUTH: New York dealer US$3.65-3.75 per lb. (Jun. 7, 1990). CAD…
Accident at Lawyers mine
A mining accident at the Lawyers gold-silver mine in the Toodoggone District of British Columbia resulted in the death of Ken Brown, a geologist employed by the mine’s owner, Cheni Gold Mines. He was …
Cameco, partner open Jasper mine
The new Jasper mine, 87 miles north of La Ronge, Sask., poured its first gold bar at an official opening ceremony on June 7. The mine is owned 80% by Cameco (operator), and 20% by Shore Gold Fund (ASE…
Feasibility indicates QPX’s QR can be put into production
Based on the positive recommendations of an independent feasibility study, QPX Minerals (TSE) is looking to place its 100% owned QR gold deposit near Quesnel, B.C., into production. The study, done by…
INSIDE `Golden Triangle’ plans exploration
Exploration may be losing steam in some parts of Canada, but in northwestern British Columbia’s rugged and remote `Golden Triangle’ area some $100 million is earmarked for exploration and development …
NovaGold takes charge over Etruscan assets
In a share swap agreement, NovaGold Resources (TSE) has gained control of Etruscan Enterprises (VSE). Offering one Novagold share for every 1.2 Etruscan shares, NovaGold acquired 71% of Etruscan and s…
Corona plans work at William’s property
Corona (TSE) has signed a letter of intent to earn a 51% interest in William Resources’ (ME) Vauquelin property, 35 km east of Val d’Or. To earn the interest, Corona will have to spend $500,000 on exp…
Prime group pathfinder in B.C.’s Golden Triangle (June 18, 1990)
Exploration may be losing steam in some parts of Canada, but not so in the emerging Stikine Arch camp of northwestern British Columbia. Dubbed “Canada’s Golden Triangle” by brokers, this rugged and re…
Gold discovery sparks interest in Harker-Holloway camp (June 18, 1990)
In northeastern Ontario, one of this summer’s biggest drilling campaigns for gold is being conducted by partners Noranda (TSE) and Freewest Resources (ME) at their Harker-Holloway project near Matheso…
Field trip to Chile a success
A recent 17- day field trip to Chile hosted by the Geological Association of Canada has allowed Canadian explorationists the opportunity to make comparisons of Chilean copper and gold deposits to thos…
Corona secures ground near Nickel Plate mine
In a complex series of transactions, Corona (TSE) has secured ownership of claims it considers strategic to the operation and longevity of its Nickel Plate gold mine near Hedley, B.C. Based on a recen…