Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Electrician dies at Nye

Cody Mathewson, 52, an electrician at Stillwater Mining’s Nye platinum and palladium mine, was recently killed while working underground on air exchange doors….



Century reports progress at Sigma

Vancouver — Margaret Kent (formerly Peggy Witte) is wearing one less hat now that former Royal Oak colleague Michael Werner has accepted the post of chief operating officer at Century Mining…



High-value diamonds for Monroe Minerals

Monroe Minerals (MMX-V) sold 2,412 carats of diamonds on a run-of-mine basis in the first quarter, reaping an average of US$443 per carat. Total proceeds were US$1.1 million….


Higher gold price boosts Barrick’s profit

Barrick Gold (ABX-T) earned US$51 million in the first quarter, almost double that of the corresponding period a year earlier, thanks chiefly to higher gold prices. The income trans…



Chile’s royalty debate enters final phase

Santiago, Chile — After two years of debate, the Chilean government’s attempt to extract extra tax revenue from the country’s powerful mining industry appears to be entering the final stage….





Spot Prices Tuesday May 3, 2005 Courtesy of Scotiabank

Precious Metals Price (US$/oz.) Change
Gold $429.20 -5.50
Silver $6.85 -0.42
Platinum<...


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