Noranda, Getty deposit could be Hemlo size
A mere six years have elapsed since news of the fabulous Hemlo discoveries rocked the mining world. Yet details of another gold discovery, which displays geological parameters of Hemlo-size proportion…
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TVX reaps rich rewards from projects in Brazil
It was incorporated to take advantage of opportunities in Brazil’s burgeoning gold industry and as Consolidated TVX Mining enters its third year of activity, the Toronto-based company is achieving wha…
Tracker claims to be explored by Minefinders
An exploration agreement has been reached between Minefinders Corp. and Tracker Resources involving the latter’s 20 claims in Duplessis Twp. in the Bachelor Lake area of northwestern Quebec. Minefinde…
Degussa joins Int’l Platinum in exploring platinum bets
Well into gold and oil and gas exploration, and soon to be a silver producer, International Platinum still has every intention of making a name for itself in platinum. “We’re determined to become the …
COATS Trading Features (July 06, 1987)
Card Lake Resources gave up some ground, closing at $1.75. The company is busy drilling a gold property west of the new Holt- McDermott mine being built by American Barrick Resources north of Kirkland…
Dolphin drilling
Exploration has commenced on Dolphin Exploration’s two Newfoundland gold properties. Surface drilling on the Cape Ray project began June 19 and a second rig was scheduled to begin drilling by month-en…
Metal Prices FREE MARKET Spot Gold, Silver, Platinum and Palladium (July 06, 1987)
Gold London Bullion Dealers afternoon (morning) $US per oz. June 30 June 29 June 26 June 25 June 24 447.30(446.90) 449.75(446.00) 444.10(441.50) 440.50(443.00) 441.75 (443.00) Go…
New Australian owners make plans for Pamour
In its 50th year of continuous gold production in 1986, Pamour Inc. acquired new Australian owners. In its 51st year in 1987, the company has set a production target of more than 200,000 oz gold. And …
Letters to the Editor Protest federal move
We have recently been informed that the federal department of Energy, Mines and Resources is planning to disband Peter Hood’s magnetic survey research group. As a company engaged in mineral exploratio…
Welcome explores Trout gold property
A large quartz breccia zone has been outlined on Welcome North Mines’ Trout gold property near Vanderhoof, B.C. The company says a comprehensive exploration program is under way to determine the heap …
RESEARCH Miracle in the mill
The flotation column is arguably the most important piece of mineral processing equipment developed in Canada in the past decade. But its acceptance has until now been thwarted by the lack of a sound …
MAINTENANCE The worker’s life
Maintenance workers are among mining’s most talented employees. They are highly adaptable and can improvise quickly. They ply their trade everywhere there is a plant and equipment — from the smallest…