Articles by Northern Miner Staff

The past quarter was a positive one for newly diversified Mazarin Mining (MAZ-T), though earnings were not as high as in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.For the three months ended…

The Bulyanhulu gold deposit in northwestern Tanzania is now estimated to exceed 5 million oz. — an increase of almost 1.6 million oz. over the previous calculation.In light of this sizable increase, …

With government permits now in hand, Campbell Resources (CCH-T) is proceeding with development of its Cerro Quema heap-leach, open-pit operation in Panama.Cerro Quema comprises two epithermal gold dep…

As Dorothy said fondly of Kansas, after her whirlwind trip to the weird and wonderful Land of Oz, “there’s no place like home.”It would seem that her feeling is shared by a good many North American mi…

Copper producers need to exercise caution before proceeding with the next generation of mines, according to a study by London-based CRU International, a commodities research firm.A prolonged period of…

Francis Joubin, who helped usher Canada into the nuclear age, has died. He was 85.Born in San Francisco, Calif., in 1911, Joubin obtained his undergraduate and master’s degrees in geology from the Uni…

The Chevrier property of GeoNova Explorations (GNE-M) is fast becoming one of the largest undeveloped gold projects in Quebec.Drill results at the project, situated near Chibougamau, Que., have enable…

The last of three holes drilled by partners Queenston Mining (QMI-T) and Franco-Nevada Mining (FN-T) has uncovered a new zone of mineralization at the Anoki gold deposit on the McBean property, east o…

Drilling at the Camsell Lake diamond project in the Northwest Territories is expected to begin in early March.Operator Winspear Resources (WSP-V) holds a 42.5% interest, while Aber Resources (ABZ-T) h…

The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index was up 12.4 points, or 0.99%, over the report period ended Feb 25, to close at 1,263.05. The resource index gained 46.17 points, or 1.98%, finishing at 2,3…

Wednesday, February 26, 1997Price (US)Week’s ChangeGold*$353.85+ $7.75Silver*$ 5.2…

ALUMINIUM: LME settlements US$1,548.50 per tonne, alloy $1,486 per tonne (Feb. 18/97).ANTIMONY: Composite free market, US$2,340 per tonne (Feb. 18/97).BISMUTH: Composite free market US$3.15 per lb. (F…