Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Bolivian unions take up arms

Unions in Bolivia are taking up arms in an effort to ward off swarms of jobless miners occupying three tin-zinc deposits.


Peter Dimmell

Dimmell new PDAC president

Former Noranda geologist Peter Dimmell is the new president of the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada.





Helping workers in South Africa

In a recent speech, South African President Thabo Mbeki emphasized the need for human dignity in all walks of life. Indeed, dignity should be uppermost in every employer’s mindset.


Hecla to develop Mina Isidora

Vancouver — The board of Hecla Mining (HL-N) has approved a US$30-million plan to develop Mina Isidora, a gold deposit on the company’s Block B lease in the El Callao district of eastern Venezuela.





BHP eyes nickel prospect in Manitoba

Vancouver — BHP Billiton Diamonds, a unit of mega-miner BHP Billiton (BHP-N), has secured rights to earn up to 70% of the so-called Big claims, held by ValGold Resources (VAL-V) in northern Manitoba.


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