The baby-boomers like to think they led the way, but it was really their parents — the Second World War generation — who entrenched innovation, entrepreneurship and individualism in North American c…
The government of Manitoba will contribute $1.2 million to exploration projects in the province.The funding is part of the government’s Mineral Exploration and Assistance Program (MEAP), designed to a…
With a strike behind it and cash in the bank, Miramar Mining (MAE-T) is looking to join the ranks of intermediate gold producers, the company’s president told shareholders at the annual meeting.The co…
The first two infill holes drilled at the Duck Pond base metal project, southeast of Buchans, Nfld., have intersected sulphide mineralization over substantial widths.The drilling program, mounted by j…
Stanislaw Lis, Iwona Kozak and Krysztof Pawinski appointed directors.
The Northern Miner deserves applause for its recent editorials on salting scams, “boutique” assay labs, and associated frauds — not least of which are the “black sand,” or “desert dirt,” boondoggles …
Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)Change.ZSGold$260.80+$2.10Silver$ 5.15+$0.08…
Following 18,000 metres of reverse-circulation drilling at the Milos gold project in Greece, Royal Gold (RGLD-Q) has reported a resource of more than 900,000 oz.Denver-based Barnes Engineering Service…
With encouraging drill results and a strong prefeasibility study, Seahawk Minerals (SKM-V) is moving ahead with development of its emerald project in eastern Brazil.The Englewood, Colo.-based company …
In the Lac Rocher area of Quebec, Donner Minerals (DML-V) is exploring ground it has optioned from Falconbrige (FL-T) and Noranda (NOR-T).The $1-million field program will consist of geologi…
The recent precipitous drop in the price of gold is both damaging to some investors and alarming to the wider public.For centuries, gold has been an important yardstick by which we measure the wealth …
Final figures for 1997 show that exploration and deposit appraisal expenditures in Canada totalled $820.2 million, compared with $894.8 million in 1996, a drop of nearly $75 million.According to Natur…
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