Clarification (October 24, 1988)
The Denison-Potacan Potash Company, a partnership of Denison Mines (TSE) and Potash Company of Canada, has been as thorough in its implementation of rock mechanics engineering at its Sussex, N.B., pot…
1988
Cliff Resources, Canaustra Gold to merge
Toronto-based Cliff Resources (TSE) says it plans to merge with Canaustra Gold Exploration (VSE) and a numbered Ontario corporation, which owns 100% of Baie Verte Mines Inc. The proposed merger would …
Stratmin completes graphite sample test
A 2,225-ton bulk sample of graphitic material from the Mont- Laurier graphite deposit owned by Stratmin Inc. (ME), has been processed. The milling was completed by Asbury Graphite Mills, one of the la…
Ronrico results from Simkar
Mapping on the 4th level of the Simkar project has led to the discovery of a gold mineralized alteration zone. Located near Val d’Or, Que., the Simkar project is operated by Ronrico Explorations (VSE)…
Judgment reserved in Lac/Corona case
Judgment was reserved by the Supreme Court of Canada in an appeal by LAC Minerals (TSE) to overturn an Ontario Supreme Court ruling and win back the lucrative Page-Williams gold mine located in the He…
Alberta Stock Exchange Varna leads again
A Calgary-based company topped the most-active list in Alberta again this week. In much lighter volumes of 300,000, Varna Gold traded as high as 50 and as low as 36 . The issue, which has a promising…
Metals Page: Platinum demand to outstrip supply to ’93
Looking into the future, Johnson Matthey, the large refiner and supplier of platinum group metals, says demand for platinum will continue to put pressure on the supply of newly-mined metal during the …
Metal Prices (October 17, 1988)
FREE MARKET London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in Pound Sterling per tonne, except zinc and nickel ($US per tonne) Date Oct 11 Oct 10 Oct 7 Oct 6 Oct 5 Copper N/A …
Letters to the Editor CB Perception causes rise and fall of stock
As a layman I would like to express my opinions on the price of stocks. Stock prices may rise or fall depending on the public’s perception alone. The profit or loss of the individual company does not …
Mining Reserve Calculations Begin For Sulphurets Project
Reserve calculations to be used in generating mining reserve figures for the advanced Sulphurets project in northwestern British Columbia are now in progress. The property is owned 60% by operator New…
Northgate, Westfield pool mining assets
Northgate Exploration (TSE) and affiliate Westfield Minerals (TSE) have agreed to pool several assets into a holding company. Known as Norwest Holdings, the company will own an 18% interest in Whim Cr…
Metal Prices FUTURES PRICES (October 17, 1988)
N.Y. Commodity Exchange Week’s High Low Close Change COPPER (in US per lb.) Oct 129.50 129.50 129. 50 + 11.25 Dec 120.30 117.10 120.10 + 10.15 Jan 116.00 116.00 116.3…