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U of T social night

The annual University of Toronto Social Night is scheduled for Oct 27. A popular event in past years, this year’s evening will highlight Herman Derbuch, director of mining for Noranda Minerals, who wi…



New mining law for Quebec

Quebec’s new Mining Act and its regulations will officially come into force Oct 24. Approved in 1987 to replace the old act which was passed in 1965, the new mining legislation contains a number of ch…


Recycling metals conference

The department of mining and metallurgical engineering at McGill University is presenting a professional development seminar titled “the recycling of metals” on Dec 5 – 7. Topics include: a historical…


A new corporation for Crown Resources

Crown Resource, Gold Texas Resources (VSE), and Gold Capital Corp. recently announced the execution of a definitive agreement to combine the ownership of the three companies into a new corporation, Cr…


MinVen finds gold in South Dakota

The first gold button has been poured from the Gilt Edge Mine owned by Colorado-based MinVen Gold Corp. (TSE). Located near Deadwood, South Dakota, the Gilt Edge Mine is owned and operated by MinVen’s…



Letters to the Editor Free trade and peace

The 12 nations of Europe, which at times have been bitter enemies, contemplate free trade and communication by 1992. Can two old friends, like Canada and the United States, do less? If friendly nation…


Exall seeking opportunities

At the annual meeting of Exall Resources (TSE), held recently in Toronto, President Stephen G. Roman said the company is now in a secure financial position to actively seek opportunities in the minera…


Editorial Rock Mechanics — Can it prevent tragedy?

The recent death of James Wilson, Jr., an experienced miner, and his partner Bruce Braman in a roof collapse at the Denison- Potacan potash mine in Sussex, N.B., was indeed tragic. But it should not b…



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