Letter to the editor B.C. questionnaires
The British Columbia Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources has engaged the University of Victoria Centre for Public Sector Studies to conduct an evaluation of the FAME Program sponsored by…
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Editorial Free trade rumblings
Seismologists will be studying for years the earthquake that shook Eastern Canada recently. Measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale, the earthquake was the strongest on this side of the continent this cent…
WAMAC raffle
Winners of the Women’s Association of the Mining Association of Canada’s raffle November 18 are: — First prize, a Wardair show tour for two; ticket 0064, Ashley Balchin of Oakville, Ont. — Second pr…
Innovation rewarded at Redpath
During 1987, the innovation committee at J. S. Redpath Limited was established to evaluate ideas presented by employees. Since that time, many gold and silver coins have been awarded as well as dinner…
News in Brief (December 05, 1988)
City Gold Corp. has changed its name to ExtraCare Corp. (EXT:ASE) on a share-for-share basis.
American Reserve, Assoc. Porcupine to amalgamate
American Reserve Mining Corp. (VSE) and Associated Porcupine Mines Ltd. (TSE) have announced a merger proposal which will see American Reserve take over a 100%-interest in Associated Porcupine for abo…
Cambior gets 30% of Nova-Cogesco
Cambior Inc (TSE) has made an offer to acquire between 30% to 60% of all the shares of Nova- Cogesco Resources (ME) at $1.50 per share. Cambior, which owns about 3.8% of the company, wants to increase…
Metal Prices PRODUCER PRICES (December 05, 1988)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market $1.06-$1.08 per lb. (Nov 22, 1988). ANTIMONY: New York dealer 95 -$1.00 per lb. (Nov 3, 1988). BISMUTH: New York dealer $6-$6.15 per lb. (Nov 22, 1988). CADMIUM: New York deal…
Argrel option
An option to earn a 40% interest in Canadiana Gold Resources, which holds the exploration rights to two gold concessions in Ghana, Africa, has been acquired, subject to regulatory approval, by Argrel …
Geoscientific journal
Acta Geologica Sinica is a new journal devoted to publishing information about achievements in theoretical research and basic aspects of geoscience obtained by Chinese geological circles for the purpo…
Metal Prices (December 05, 1988)
FREE MARKET London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in Pound Sterling per tonne, except zinc and nickel ($US per tonne) Date Nov 29 Nov 28 Nov 25 Nov 24 Nov 23 Copper …
Ivanhoe makes private placement in War Eagle
A private company founded by Robert Friedland, president of Galactic Resources (TSE), and Eric Friedland recently made a $1.2 million private placement in War Eagle Mining (VSE), which owns the War Ea…