Trail smelter problem
A problem at one of Cominco Ltd.’s zinc roasters at Trail, B.C., has resulted in a mechanical breakdown. The failure will put the roaster out of service for about a week, resulting in the loss of 2,00…
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Vista expects to increase Bootleg bet gold reserves
An underground exploration program at Vista Mines’ (TSE) Rio gold deposit near Creighton, Sask., is producing some encouraging results, the company said recently. The Rio is one of two gold zones (the…
Subdued year forecast for silver
A recent rally pushed the price of silver over $7(US) per oz, but the precious metal will be hard pressed to maintain that price level this year, writes the London metals research unit of the internat…
Placer, MSV continue drilling on B zone at Eastmain project
More encouraging drilling results have been announced from the B zone of the Eastmain gold project in northern Quebec by partners Placer Dome (TSE) and MSV Resources (ME). The current drilling is a co…
Magino reserves upped by Muscocho, McNellen
A deep drilling program has resulted in a dramatic increase in reserves at the Magino gold mine property shared equally by partners Muscocho Explorations (TSE) and McNellen Resources (VSE). Located ne…
FINANCING (July 18, 1988)
ONTARIO Golden Mink — final rec iss offer 500,000 @ 50 cents per unit to net $250,000. VANCOUVER Cross Lake — 400,000 sold for gross $200,000. Footwall — 500,000 sold for gross $250,000. Keefer –…
ARX Resources merger
As reported in last week’s issue, a new company called AXR Resources (ASE) has been created through the amalgamation of Argentex Resources Exploration (VSE) and Sholia Resources (ME). However, there w…
Editorial “Greenhouse” scare boosts nuclear power
Despite the recently-announced abandonment (after it had been completed) of a major U.S. nuclear power station, other events have offered hope and expectation that there will be no slowing in the worl…
MVP takeover proposal for troubled Camindex
In order to get its hands on gold production, MVP Capital Corp. (TSE), a mining finance company, has made an offer to acquire a minimum 90% interest in Camindex Mines (TSE). MVP is offering Camindex s…
American Reserve hits at Paymaster
Deep drilling completed on the Paymaster mine property in Timmins, Ont., has intersected strong gold values 175 ft below the workings of the shutdown mine, partners Associated Porcupine Mines (TSE) an…
OBITUARY John Black
John Black, a well known mining executive, died recently in North Vancouver. He lived his early days in St. Louis, Miss., and attended Queen’s University before joining Rio Algom in the early years of…
Energex program in Toodoggone expected to cost $1.5 million
Mobilization for a $1.5-million exploration program on Energex Minerals’ (VSE) Al project in the Toodoggone area north of Smithers, B.C., is under way. The program is designed to increase reserves of …