Canadian Mining Hall of Fame calls for submissions
The Canadian Mining Hall of Fame (CMHF), has put out its annual call for nominations for next year’s inductees.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Amarillo jumps on Brazilian drilling (May 26, 2008)
VANCOUVER — Amarillo Gold (AGC-V, AGCBF-O) shot up 57% in one day’s trading after results from four stepout holes at its Lavras do Sul project in southern Brazil showed good gold mineralization over …
Global zinc supply uncertain after earthquake in China
The fate of zinc mining operations in China remains unknown after a massive earthquake devastated much of Sichuan province on May 12, leaving more than 40,000 people dead.
The supercycle: Sprott weighs in
Last week, proponents of the commoditysupercycle shared their views. This week, we’ll hear from a supercycle believer, Eric Sprott, and a skeptic, Jeffrey Christian.
Wealth Minerals reports progress in Argentina
Wealth Minerals (WML-V, WMLLF-O) has reported drilling results from one project in Argentina, and rock sampling results from another.
Verkhotina diamond deposit poses challenges for Archangel
Shortly after winning a decade-long legal dispute over ownership of the Verkhotina diamond exploration project in northwestern Russia, Archangel Diamond (AAD-V, ADMOF-O) has filed a technical report d…
Short Position Report (May 23, 2008)
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Titan partners with Japanese group for uranium exploration
Titan Uranium (TUE-V) will receive $9 million in exploration funding over the next three years from Japan Oil, Ga…
Diagem thwarted in Brazilian Amazon (May 23, 2008)
Diagem (DGE-V) has stopped activities at its Chapadao project in Brazil. The company announced that it is complyi…
Great Western Minerals may develop phosphate as byproduct at Hoidas Lake
Hoping to cash in on spiking fertilizer prices, Great Western Minerals Group (GWM-V) is evaluating whether to devel…
EnCana narrows focus
For EnCana (ECA-T, ECA-N) being big had its disadvantages. The largest natural gas producer in North America anno…
Platinex, Natives, blame province for land disputes
Platinex (PTX-V) is suing the Government of Ontario for more than $70 million, claiming the government didn’t fulfi…