Guyanor to sell shares in France
Regulatory authorities in France have approved a preliminary prospectus for Guyanor Ressources (GRL.B-T) to list its Class B common shares for trading on the Nouveau Marche of the Bourse in Paris, and…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
American Gem poised to become player in world sapphire market
While mining gem-quality sapphires in Montana has long been regarded as a risky proposition, the pieces seem to be falling into place for American Gem (GEM-T).In the past two years, the Montana-based …
Inco intensifies work at Voisey’s Bay project
There were a few hiccups, but Inco (N-T) has digested Diamond Fields Resources and is moving ahead with plans to develop the big nickel-copper deposit at Voisey’s Bay, Labrador.Inco has set the enviro…
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — Greenstone aims to expand production in Central America
Central America’s largest gold producer, Greenstone Resources (GRE-T), expects output from its properties in the region will increase to 402,000 oz.before the end of the century.With one operating min…
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — High River leads foray into Central America
Central America was the home of the Mayans, who were known for their love of gold. Spain’s conquistadors showed the same enthusiasm for the yellow metal and made the region a major source of the gold …
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — Morgain Minerals exploring Sonora land package for gold
Through wholly owned Mexican subsidiaries, Morgain Minerals (MOG-V) is exploring its Compa project in the Sahuaripa area of Mexico’s Sonora state.The project is part of a 40,000-ha land package acquir…
MEXICO AND CENTRAL AMERICA — Minefinders pins hopes on Dolores
Assay results from the first three diamond drill holes on Minefinders’ (MFL-V) Dolores property in Chihuahua state, Mexico, have returned significant values.The property lies in a northwest-trending s…
Yamana hooks new partner for Santa Cruz
Spokane-based Yamana Resources (YRI-T) has found a new partner to explore its Vanguardia project in the Argentine province of Santa Cruz.Picking up where Noranda left off, Rio Algom (ROM-T) has agreed…
ODDS’N’SODS — Small pleasures of life in the bush
I was a prospector for more than 50 years, from 1934 to 1985, during which time I went through at least two dozen partners.My favorite, however, was Gustaf Pieter Hemming, with whom I staked more than…
B.C. government vows to appease mining industry
The government of British Columbia will introduce a new series of measures and regulatory changes designed to appease the mining industry.At a Vancouver luncheon, sponsored by the province’s Mining As…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Gerle explores Doyle Lake kimberlite
Drilling at the Doyle Lake property in the Northwest Territories has traced a kimberlite sill over a northeasterly strike length of 1.3 km. The structure remains open to extension.Gerle Gold (GGL-V) r…
Spot prices at a glance (October 28, 1996)
Wednesday, October 23, 1996Price (US)Week’s ChangeGold*$383.95+ $3.15Silver*$ 4.98…