Optimism grows for Russell potash mine plan
Strong indications arise that Russell area will host a Dennison Mines potash project as government officials and local chamber discuss development. A special committee may study town impact, with construction unlikely before a year after a build decision. Talks include tax exemptions for aging buildings and rural support for Manitoba Historical Society.
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Russell
Dennison Mines ‘Ltd
Russell Chamber of Commerce
Kaing
Hedley Duffield
Energy and Mines Department
Lynn Spurway
Spurway
Langford
Russell Town
Chamber
Daymon Guillas
Winnipeg
Dennison Mines
Hong Kong
Dennison withdraws from Manitoba potash project
The Dennison mining group has told the Manitoba government it will not be involved in developing the province’s sole potash mine. Harold Neufeld said the option has run out and talks with other firms may proceed, with Curragh Resources among interested parties.
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Dennison Mining Group
Manitoba
Winnipeg Free Press
Dennison
Harold Neufeld
Prince Albert gravel pit may yield diamonds
Monopros Ltd, owned by De Beers, mines greenish kimberlite near Prince Albert as claims rise of 500000 acres around the site. Kimberlite pipes may carry diamonds from the earth’s crust, but experts urge caution as exploration remains secret and preliminary results are unconfirmed.
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Prince Albert
de Beers
Don Zakreski
Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
Monopros Ltd
Monopros
Zakreski
Brisbane
Wil
Sudden rate hikes hit Christmas costs across Manitoba
MPIC, Milk Prices Review Commission, and Manitoba Hydro announce increases including Autopac deductibles rising to 250 dollars. Hydro cites a 96 million loss, while the milk price move clashes with Premier Filmon’s election promises. Reform Party gains Western votes, and Pine Tree Consulting faces possible collapse after a federal audit.
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Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation
Manitoba Milk Prices Review Commission
Manitoba Hydro
Autopac
MPIC
Hydro
Filmon
Winnipeg
Joe Cantor
NDP
Cantor
Manitoba
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Maxie
Lyle Schwaim
C.E. Glasman
Mr. Glasman
Wonopros Ltd
Bill Brisbane
University of Manitoba
Geological Sciences Department
Saskatchewan
Africa
South Africa
Bank of Canada
Canada
Neform Party
Western Canada
Alberta
Preston Manning
Manning
Bill Green
Pine Tree Consulting
Dauphin
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