CORE SHACK The Ketza River Property
Ketza River, a “pipe and manto” deposit consisting of both primary sulphide and secondary oxide ores, is in central Yukon, about 50 miles south of Ross River and 180 miles north-northeast of Whitehors…
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WHAT’S NEW The tools of Automation Tough Computer Terminals
Bromac Industrial Controls (Downsview, Ont.) has begun marketing computer terminals designed and manufactured by Gamma Products. Sealed in a non-ventilated cast aluminum case, these terminals can be h…
WHAT’S NEW The Tools of Automation A Speedy Loader
Wajax Industries is marketing the newest front-end loader from Marathon LeTourneau. Labelled the L-1100, the 1,050-hp loader has a breakout force of 188,000 lb and a payload capacity of 33 tons in a 2…
Suppliers’ Notes ARMCO CANADA
Armco Canada and Stelco Inc. have announced the construction of a new manufacturing plant in Kamloops, B.C. — MOLY-COP Canada. Designed to produce forged, heat-treated grinding balls up to five inch…
Suppliers’ Notes INGERSOLL-RAND CANADA
Ingersoll-Rand Canada of Montreal, Que., has appointed Wajax Industries as its authorized distributor for underground drilling equipment throughout Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
50 Years Ago –JANUARY, 1937– DEPTH DEVELOPMENT AT SISCOE SHOWS
Remarkably rich ore is being found in the K zone on the new 11th and 12th levels of Siscoe Mines. Results indicate the possibility that it may become the best gold orebody opened up in a Quebec mine t…
ON THE MOVE RALPH J. ANCTIL & ASSOCIATES
Ralph Anctil has established a consulting firm, Ralph J. Anctil & Associates, to act as geological, economic and engineering consultants for the, mining, chemical and metallurgical industries in both …
WHAT’S NEW The Tools of Automation Low-profile Raisebore Drill
The Robbins Co. of Kent, Wash., has built a new, low-profile raisebore machine. Called the 97RL-DC, it incorporates an offset gear train, an underhung motor design and telescoping cylinders. Similar t…
WHAT’S NEW The Tools of Automation Hydraulic Hammer
Allied Steel & Tractor Products of Solon, Ohio, has introduced a new hydraulic rock hammer. Called the 780 Hy-Ram, it can deliver 450 to 900 blows per minute with an energy of 5000 ft-lb. Blow frequen…
WHAT’S NEW The Tools of Automation A New Titan
Marathon LeTourneau has also introduced a 200-ton rear dump truck. Equipped with a 2,000-hp engine, the Titan T-2000 reportedly delivers fast response and acceleration to speeds of more than 30 mph. A…
WHAT’S NEW The Tools of Automation Button Bit Grinder
Cme Blasting & Mining Equipment of Oakville, Ont., is marketing a new grinding tool manufactured by Delro Industries (Winnipeg, Man.). Called Super-Diaroc, the tool is designed to retrofit tungsten ca…
50 Years Ago –JANUARY, 1937– SHAFT-SINKING NOW AT STANLEY
Stanley Gold Mines, just south of Wawa Lake in the Michipicoten area, had a program of shaft-sinking to open up three new levels nicely under way when The Northern Miner visited the property. … Drif…