Articles by Northern Miner Staff

The first hole drilled by OntZinc (OTZ-V) on the Northeast Fowler trend in upstate New York has cut a 2.8-metre interval averaging 19.5% zinc and 6.2% lead beginning at a depth of 412 metres.

With the May 5-11 report period dominated by headlines heralding impending interest rate hikes, China’s decision to try to slow its sizzling economy, and soaring oil prices, one could hardly fault investors for bolting for the doors. And bolt they…

Vancouver — A letter agreement sets the stage for Century Mining (CMM-V) to acquire the historic Sigma-Lamaque gold mine complex in the Val d’Or camp of northwestern Quebec.

Saskatoon-based Shore Gold (SGF-V) plans to spin off its gold assets into a wholly owned subsidiary.

Nepean, Ont.-based Beaufield Consolidated Resources (BFD-V) has released encouraging initial results from drilling at its Rouleau gold property, 120 km east of Lebel-sur-Quevillon in northwestern Quebec.

Vancouver — J-Pacific Gold (JPN-V) has retained Roscoe Postle Associates to develop an exploration plan for the Blackdome mine property, 70 km west of Clinton in south-central British Columbia.