Books Geochemistry
A new book entitled Geochemical Detection of Volcanogenic Massive Sulphides in Humid-Temperate Terrain was published recently by J. S. Cummings. The text reflects more than 30 years experience in mine…
News
Cassiar looks to exceptional year
With copper and asbestos prices at their highest levels in years, 1989 could well be another exceptional year for Cassiar Mining (TSE). Indeed, first-quarter earnings of $7.4 million or 40 cents per s…
Sphinx drilling
Reporting encouraging drilling results from a 164-hole program representing almost 21,000 ft at the Duvay gold property in northwestern Quebec is Sphinx Mining (ME). A heap leach bulk test is being un…
News in Brief (May 08, 1989)
Hillside Energy Corp. has changed its name to Charter Minerals Inc. (CMN:VSE) on a 1-new- for-2.5-old share basis. Transfer agent is Montreal Trust Company.
Onweida’s Mexican Hat bet optioned by Placer Dome
The American subsidiary of Placer Dome Inc. (TSE) has acquired an option on Oneida Resources (VSE) Mexican Hat gold property in Arizona. Placer has the right to earn a 60% interest by buying 400,000 O…
Canadian Mining Hall of Fame calling for nominations
The recently formed Canadian Mining Hall of Fame is now calling for the nomination of additional candidates to be inducted at a banquet ceremony January 8, 1990 at Toronto’s Royal York Hotel. This yea…
Mishibishu, Windarra flow-through deal
Mishibishu Resources (VSE) has negotiated a flow-through private placement to fund exploration on the 107-claim Loon Lake property under option from Granges Exploration (TSE). The Loon Lake property i…
McNickel to start drilling this June
A major drill program should begin this June on McNickel Inc.’s (COATS) Lac St. Jean copper-nickel property in Quebec. McNickel, currently in the throes of filing a preliminary prospectus, is not in a…
Strike settled at Lawyers mine
Striking workers are back on the job at the Lawyers gold-silver mine in the Toodoggone district of northern British Columbia. An agreement in principle was reached April 17 between Cheni Gold Mines (T…
High Frontier results
High Frontier Resources (VSE) is drilling a gold-bearing zone on its 35-claim Conglomerate Lake property in northwestern Ontario. Held under option from Andaurex Resources (VSE), the property protects…
Acadia buys Guinness
Acadia Mineral Ventures (TSE) has acquired a 60% equity interest in Guinness Gold Resources (ASE). Under the terms of the agreement, Acadia will transfer its interest in several claims in New Brunswic…
Gaspe mine back on track after tragic fire of 1987
Almost two years after a fatal underground fire shut down copper-mining operations at the Gaspe Mines division of Noranda Minerals, the mine is up and running again with a new air of optimism. The 1…