New technologies to refine gold, pgm
The Department of Mining & Metallurgical Engineering at McGill University will hold a seminar, April 29-May 1. Topic is “refining and recycling of precious metals — a technology update.” The seminar …
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Sikaman completes private placement
Sikaman Gold Resources (TSE) of Toronto says it has completed arrangements for a $600,000 private placement for a 12% convertible redeemable debenture But as the company has received additional commit…
Jerome set to amalgamate with International Platinum
To ease its financial difficulties, Toronto-based explorer Jerome Gold Mines (ASE) says it has signed a letter of intent to amalgamate with privately owned International Platinum. Jerome, which held a…
Marine geologist given UNB chair
Larry Mayer, 38, a marine geologist, has been named the first holder of University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) newly created chair in ocean mapping. An associate professor of oceanography at Dalhousie Un…
Toronto Stock Exchange Indices (January 07, 1990)
Jan. 1 Dec. 31 Dec. 28 Dec. 27 Dec. 26 HIGH LOW Composite “300” Holiday 3256.75 3237.46 3233.69 Holiday 4009.47 3009.91 Metals & Minerals Holiday 2739.73 2727.00 2742.94 Holiday 3453.06 2502.63 Integr…
Hecla breaks off talks with Alta
Discussions over a possible business combination between Hecla Mining (NYSE) and Alta Gold (NASDAQ) have been discontinued. The companies had signed a letter of intent to consider various transactions…
GSR considers Bates potential
A small drilling program on a past producer has GSR Goldsearch (VSE) reviewing the possibility of restarting production. A two-hole program was designed to test the downdip extension of the Bates vein…
Lac des Iles mine operating _ Madeleine still needs permits
Toronto-based Madeleine Mines (TSE) has applied to the Ontario government for permission to operate a 3,000-ton-per-day palladium- platinum mine on a 5,000-acre property at Lac des Iles, near Thunder …
Thunderwood and Greenstone report Scott Lake results
A 25,000-ft. drilling program has been completed by equal partners Thunderwood Resources (TSE) and Greenstone Resources (TSE) on their Scott Lake polymetallic property, 12 miles west of Chibougamau, Q…
Groups collaborate on mining research
The nature of mining research in Canada is changing as industry, government and universities pool their resources and expertise, says John Udd, director of Mining Research Laboratories for Energy Mine…
NEWS IN BRIEF AFOC maps local mining claims
The Bureau of Mines’ Alaska Field Operations Center (AFOC) is making location maps of mining claims in the state. Active and historical mining claims have been plotted on mylar overlays on a U.S. Geol…
Correction (January 07, 1990)
Drill results from the Aurora gold property in Guyana, a joint venture of South American Goldfields (TSE) and Denison Mines (TSE), were incorrectly reported (T.N.M., Dec. 31/90). Highlights from the d…