Further results due soon from Falconbridge find
Further drill results on Falconbridge Ltd.’s so-far impressive new base and precious metals discovery near Sudbury, Ont., should be available “within three weeks,” according to M. J. Knuckey, vice-pre…
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Exall Resources — Stephen G. Roman appointed president, succeeding Murray Axmith who is retiring but remains a director and advisor.
Report from Calgary Iskut is a busy B.C. gold camp
If the constant clatter of helicopter rotor blades and the frequency of Otter aircraft landings are an indication of exploration activity, the Skyline area, flanking the Iskut River in northwestern Br…
Silverside mill, tailings pond almost ready
Final construction of the mill and tailings pond is under way at the North Cobalt silver property being developed in a joint venture by Silverside Resources and International Platinum Corp. Production…
Initial results please Beaufield, Falconbridge
Significant gold intersections from an initial drilling program in the Macho-Rouleau area of northwestern Quebec have been reported by joint venture partners Beaufield Resources and Falconbridge Ltd. …
Editorial Here’s to you, jack-of-all-trades
The days of specialty labor jobs in the mining industry are fast coming to an end. In today’s dynamic underground working environment, the “jack-of-all-trades” is in high demand. The multi-skilled min…
Theresa timbers could support mine Duration concludes
Initial results from the Theresa mine project shared equally by Duration Mines and Locator Explorations have been encouraging, the companies say. The 3-compartment shaft, which has been dewatered to a…
Tin Symposium
The third annual International Tin Symposium organized by Metals & Minerals Publications will take place Nov 31-Dec 1 at London’s Cafe Royal. Title of this year’s gathering is “Tin — A Shining Future…
Montreal Exchange Cambior making plans
Taking its cue from the larger North American stock markets, the Montreal Exchange this holiday- shortened week went into a general nosedive. Trading in resource issues fared better, with the mining a…
Cove financing Granges work on Alpine project in Nelson
Already active in southeastern B.C., Granges Exploration has optioned Cove Energy’s Alpine project near Nelson. The 10,000-acre property has been tied up by a prominent U.S. family for years; but Cove…
Investment Comment Nickel-driven Inco, a speculative buy
With nickel prices rising and expected to rise still further, a British brokerage house says the time could be right for investors to include the shares of a major nickel producer in their portfolio. …
Production looks possible at Aur’s Quebec gold bets
Toronto-based Aur Resources has intersected what the company calls very high-grade gold mineralization at two of its Quebec exploration projects. The 3-claim property is adjacent to the Norlartic mine…