Goldcorp acquires Wilanour
Shareholders of Wilanour Resources (WLR-T) have approved a proposed takeover by its major shareholder, Goldcorp (G-T).Goldcorp recently agreed to purchase 91% of the Wilanour shares it did not already…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
EDITORIAL — Government proposing tough legislation — Fighting bribery abroad
Sadly, this Earth is riddled with tin-pot dictators skimming cream from state-owned enterprise and sleazy bureaucrats ushering in “big tippers” to the backrooms where business deals are made. In this …
Canadian mineral output dogged by low prices
In 1997, the overall value of mineral production in Canada grew just 0.3% over the previous year, to $49.8 billion, according to figures released by Natural Resources Canada.Significant price declines…
GREATEST VALUE TRADED, Feb. 18-24
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METAL PRICES – Daily Metal Prices (March 02, 1998)
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Philip Services reveals inventory adjustment
Hamilton, Ont.-based waste-management firm Philip Services revealed in late January that it is taking a one-time charge to its 1997 earnings of at least US$75 million relating to an after-tax “physica…
Repadre ponies up for NSR — on Vista’s Bolivian properties
Repadre International, a subsidiary of Repadre Capital (RPD-T), has signed a US$1-million deal with Vista Gold (VGZ-T) to acquire a net smelter return (NSR) royalty on future production from the Amaya…
Echo Bay posts loss
Echo Bay Mines (ECO-T) posted a loss for 1997 based upon substantial writedowns and special charges, though the company returned improved results in the fourth quarter.The Denver-based gold and silver…
Meetings (March 02, 1998)
Mar. 2, Penn GoldMar. 2, TouchstoneMar. 3, Altius MineralsMar. 3, Goldrush Casino & MiningMar. 3, Meota ResourcesMar. 3, WindarraMar. 5, Brigadier GoldMar. 5, JilbeyMar. 5, Tan RangeMar. 5, Tequila Co…
Aur drops Patagonia
After spending $1.5 million on exploration, Aur Resources (AUR-T) has decided to drop its option to earn an interest in the Patagonia property from Southern Rio Resources (SNZ-V).Southern Rio intends …
PEOPLE — PANDORA
John Campbell elected director.
PEOPLE — MARCHMONT
Nick Clarke appointed COO.