Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Cliffs Sidelines Cons. Thompson With Own Wabush Bid

The surprise US$120-million bid by Montreal-based junior Consolidated Thompson Iron Mines (CLM-T, CLMZF-O) on Oct. 9 for a 100% interest in the Wabush Mines iron ore joint venture in Quebec and Labrad…



Recovery In Sight For Global Steel Demand

The World Steel Association is forecasting that apparent steel use will contract worldwide by 8.6% to 1,104 million tonnes in 2009 after declining by 1.4% in 2008.


Gold Smashes Records

Gold prices are typically strong in September and October as Western goldsmiths and jewellers stock up on inventory needed for the flurry of jewelry giving over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.



U.S. Markets – OCTOBER 6-12

Despite the looming risk of a double-dip recession and daily reminders — as if anyone needed them — that the road to recovery has major potholes ahead, U. S. equity markets enjoyed a relatively smoo…


Toronto Stock Exchange – OCTOBER 6-9

The S&P/TSX composite index continued to show resilience over the holiday shortened Oct. 6-9 reporting period, despite widespread consensus that the market was due for a correction. The index gain…


OPENING MINDS . . . Mapping A Path To Mine

In order to continue opening new mines, people on all sides of the debate including companies, governments, NGOs and the public must recalibrate and open their minds to the views of others. Truth and trust must be advanced to generate a…


Welcoming Luncheon Featured Speaker (Invited)

Bob Abbey, Director of the Bureau of Land Management has been invited to speak at the Welcoming Luncheon.Bob has more than 32 years of experience working with states and federal land management agencies. He served eight years as the Nevada…


Industry Outlook Luncheon Featured Speaker (October 19, 2009)

“Mining in a Climate Controlled Regulatory World”, Jim Sims, President and CEO, Western Business RoundtableJim Sims is president and chief executive officer of the Western Business Roundtable, an organization comprised of CEOs and senior…


NWMA Meeting Registration Information (October 19, 2009)

GENERAL REGISTRATION Registration is required for admittance to short courses, sessions and exhibits and will be strictly enforced. To receive the advance discounted registration fee your completed registration form must be received by NWMA…


2009 Annual Meeting Event Schedule

Sunday, November 29, 2009 • NWMA Registration Desk: 7:00 am -10:00 am for Short Course check-in. Reopens 4:00 -6:00 pm.• Mining Geology & Grade Control Short Course: 9:00 am -4:00 pmMonday, November 30, 2009 • NWMA…


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