Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Mind the (age) gap

There was some shocking news out of Ottawa this week, so brace yourself: after two-and-half-years of study, the federal government has determined that Canada’s mining industry is made up mostly of ric…



Profit-taking drops TSX

Profit-taking in the resource sector pushed the S&P/TSX Composite Index 125.19 points lower to 10,525.49 during the Aug. 16-22 report period. The gold index retreated 6.29 points, or 3%, to 202.23…


A new lead at Broken Hill

Kalgoorlie, Western Australia — Could there be a virginal extension to the great Line of Lode at the renowned Broken Hill silver-lead-zinc camp in southwest New South Wales? Australian junior


Diavik wins safety award

For the second straight year, Diavik Diamond Mines has been awarded the John T. Ryan Regional Trophy for select mines in western Canada….







Base metals: Price up-trend to continue

Base metal output is rising and demand has slowed. However, output growth is not happening quickly, whereas demand conditions are showing signs of improving. Given that all base metal markets remain i…


Spot Prices Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005 Courtesy of Scotiabank

Precious Metals Price (US$/oz.) Change
Gold $439.85 -1.00
Silver $7.06 +0.07
Platinum<...


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