Murray Brook milestone
Four months after opening, precious metal production has surpassed one ton at NovaGold Resources’ (TSE) Murray Brook gold mine, 50 miles west of Bathurst, N.B. Since the mill startup last September, t…
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Taywin options project to Placer Dome
Junior company Taywin Resources (VSE) recently announced an agreement in principle with Placer Dome (TSE) involving a gold-silver prospect situated adjacent to its Electrum claims in the Zeballos camp…
Books in Review Papers from effluent treatment seminars
For every ounce of gold poured in Canada, the average gold mine produces about 4.2 tonnes of mill tailings. And for 52 of the 65 gold mills operating in the country, this solid-liquid mixture contains…
Shamrock exploring Idaho gold deposit
A small low-grade gold deposit in Idaho could be developed by Vancouver-based Shamrock Resources (VSE) and United States Antimony (NASDAQ) if results of a prefeasibility study under way are positive. …
NovaGold production
More than 1,000 kg of metal production has come from the Murray Brook gold-silver mine, operated by NovaGold Resources (TSE) in New Brunswick. The open pit mine has been in production for four months….
Tache hold includes 36 ft. of 8% inc, plus 0.32 oz. gold
Interesting zinc-gold values have been reported by Bitech (ASE) from a recent drill hole on the Tache zinc-gold-silver project near Chibougamau, Que. Bitech is the operator and can earn a 50% interest…
Wharf completes United Coin deal
The purchase of a $2.1-million note (Series 2) from United Coin Mines (TSE), the final instalment of tranche 2 of a commitment to acquire up to $9.6 million of United’s 11% notes, was recently complet…
Editorial Ready for freedom?
Many politicians of our time are in the habit of laying it down as a self-evident proposition that no people ought to be free till they are fit to use their freedom. The maxim is worthy of the fool in…
Umex sells claims for $500,000
Vancouver-based Major General Resources (VSE) is poised to pick up a large portfolio of exploration properties from Umex, a subsidiary of Belgium-based Union Miniere SA. The two companies recently sig…
New Guide for Geologists
The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines will release a comprehensive overview of Ontario’s geology to coincide with the 1991 centennial of the Ontario government’s involvement in mining activit…
Montreal Exchange Market in decline
A gloomy investment mood seemed to prevail for the week ended Jan. 23, with the mining and minerals index off 72.7 points. The market portfolio lost ground as well, dropping 35.8 points. Daily trading…
Geddes to apply for permit to mine Windy Craggy copper
Geddes Resources (TSE) says it is within weeks of applying for a permit to mine the huge Windy Craggy massive sulphide deposit in northwestern British Columbia. The project could produce as much as ha…