Tin conference (March 13, 1989)
Metal Bulletin is organizing a tin conference from June 25-27, at the Golden Sands Hotel in Penang, Malaysia. For more information contact, Diana Little, Metal Bulletin Conferences Ltd., Park House, P…
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Dofasco’s Ontario mines set to close next year
Hamilton-based steelmaker Dofasco Inc. (TSE) recently announced plans to discontinue operations at its two northern Ontario iron mines. The Adams Mine at Kirkland Lake and the Sherman Mine at Temagami…
Eastmaque aims to expand reserves at California mine
In an effort to increase reserves at its producing Cargo Muchacho gold mine, Eastmaque Gold Mines (TSE) has started its first exploration program since acquiring the California property from Newmont i…
Placer Dome in sulphur
Placer Dome Inc. (TSE) has entered into a joint venture agreement with two Australian mining companies, Gold and Mineral Exploration N.L. and Laverton Gold N.L., to explore their Mustang Draw sulphur …
Latest Calpine holes includes best grade yet
Three more holes have been reported by Calpine Resources (VSE) from its Eskay Creek project in northern British Columbia, one of which was the highest over-all grade to date. Consolidated Stikine Silv…
EMR trying to improve the quality of life for Canadians
Not so long ago our sole pre- occupation was the survival of the mining industry. We’ve come a long way. The industry is now financially sound and can join with government in turning its attention to …
Suntac resumes drill at Polaris Taku
A second phase program consisting of surface drilling and further underground rehabilitation operated by Suntac Minerals Corp. (VSE) is about to begin on the Polaris Taku property in the Tulsequah Riv…
Skyline Seeks to Form Joint Venture with Senior Mining Company
Still smarting financially from start-up problems and production shortfalls at its 100%-owned Johnny Mountain mine, Skyline Gold Corp. (TSE) is looking to form a joint venture with a senior mining com…
Vista to process Laurel Lake ore
Ore from the Laurel Lake gold- silver mine near Creighton, Sask., will be processed at the Bootleg Lake mill of Vista Mines (TSE). Vista reports agreement has been reached for the milling of 9,000 ton…
Dickenson, Kam-Kotia shares at centre of legal dispute
Two blocks of shares in Dickenson Mines (TSE) and Kam-Kotia Mines (TSE), the companies involved in a takeover bid by Corona Corp., have become the centre of a legal dispute. The shares in question — …
Noble Peak, BHP-Utah reach agreement
Agreement-in-principle has been reached between BHP-Utah International and Noble Peak Resources (ASE) whereby the latter will purchase all of the remaining rights and interests of BHP-Utah in the Cryp…
Queen’s University to administer mining research organization of
The Mining Research Organization of Canada (MIROC) and Queen’s University have entered into an agreement whereby, effective immediately, the administration of MIROC will be performed by the department…