Will relate story of fabulous derposit
The fabulous Goldstrike deposit of American Barrick Resources will be the topic of guest speaker Brian K. Meikle at the April 21 luncheon gathering of the CIM-Toronto Branch at the Royal York hotel. A…
News
Timmins area mines seek help to overcome shortage of miners
The shortage of miners in the Timmins area is so acute that it is time for the federal and provincial governments to step in and begin funding training programs, says the secretary of the Porcupine Mi…
Letters to the Editor Cutting gold assays
Regarding the letter from Dennis Fairbairn: It’s senseless to cut gold assays, March 28. It is with interest that I have read the shareholder’s point of view on the classical problem of “cutting” gold…
First reserve grades low on Bay/Jilby Fontana bet
The three joint-venture partners on the Fontana property in Duverny Twp. in northwestern Quebec have announced the first reserve figures on the property. Calgary-listed Bay Resources and Services (ASE…
Books (April 11, 1988)
Straight Talk — Three-part series aimed at the novice investor looking for more information to commonly asked questions about the exchange, stockbrokers and risk. For a free copy contact: Toronto Sto…
Largest research team being built by Yorkton
The largest mining research team in Canada is being established by Yorkton Securities. Using a formula which has proven popular in Europe, but remains new to the Canadian scene, Yorkton is building a …
Placer Dome and Fairfield conclude option agreement
After negotiating with several majors, Fairfield Minerals (VSE) has concluded an option agreement for its Oka and Elk properties with Placer Dome (TSE). Located in the Okanagan region near Peachland, …
Giant Bay begins drilling Bering Sea placer project
Another innovative mining practice has attracted the attention of Giant Bay Resources (TSE). One of the pioneers in bioleaching refractory gold ore, the company has turned its attention to exploring o…
Montreal Exchange Audrey uncovers lens
A new massive sulphide lens has been discovered by Audrey Resources some 800 ft southeast of its producing polymetallic Mobrun mine, the company reports. Audrey, which traded 50,400 shares and moved u…
Viscount/Skylark mine producing 140 tons/day
Full production is now under way at Viscount Resources’ (VSE) and Skylark Resources’ (VSE) jointly owned O.B. silver-gold mine at Greenwood, B.C. The mine started shipping 80 tons per day to the nearb…
Metal Prices FREE MARKET (April 11, 1988)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in Pound Sterling per tonne Date Apr. 5 Apr. 4 Apr. 1 Mar. 31 Mar. 30 Copper 1324-1326 N/A N/A 1355-1358 1310-1312 Lead …
Cominco/Dore
Two companies: Cominco Ltd. and a TSE junior, Dore-Norbaska Resources, have decided to spend about $975,000 on a claim block in Noyell Twp., in the Casa Berardi region of Quebec. The decision follows …