Silverspar directors face legal hearing
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has issued a notice of hearing against several former directors of Silverspar Minerals (SLS-V).The commission outlined several allegations involving P…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
OBITUARY — Colin Spence
Colin Spence, former exploration manager with Rio Algom, has died. He was 65.Born in Kenya, Mr. Spence graduated from London’s Royal School of Mines in 1955 with a B.Sc. in mining geology before joini…
Canada’s base and precious metal production on the rise
Although Canadian production of some non-metallics was off in April 1996 over the same period last year, production of precious and base metals had risen.The statistics shown below were complied by th…
MacMillan financing will be used to boost stake in Mishi project
Proceeds from a $850,000 private placement will enable MacMillan Gold (MMG-T) to increase its ownership in the Mishi gold property in northern Ontario.The 566-claim property includes the Main zone, wh…
Birchwood evaluates gold-silver potential of Peruvian property
Subject to a 90-day due diligence period, Birchwood Ventures (BIR-V) has entered into an agreement to acquire the Mina Paredones property in the Cajamarca region of Peru.The property comprises five mi…
MOST ACTIVE ISSUES, June 12-18
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DIAMOND PAGE — Argyle producers and CSO go separate ways
Argyle Diamonds will not renew its marketing contract with the Central Selling Organization (CSO) when it expires at the end of the month.Argyle is a joint venture consisting of RTZ-CRA, Ashton Mining…
Big Valley drilling near Mount Polley
A drill program operated by Big Valley Resources (BV-A) is testing the Lloyd-Nordik and BV properties adjacent to the Mount Polley gold-copper mine being constructed in central British Columbia.The 9-…
Redaurum starts production at Kelsey Lake diamond mine
Production is in full swing at the first commercial diamond mine in North America.Nestled high in the the foothills of the Rocky Mountains of northern Colorado, the Kelsey Lake operation started up in…
Companies (June 24, 1996)
Absolut Res.Alta GoldAmax GoldAmerican GemAMT Int’l M’gArizona StarArmistice Res.Ashanti GldfldsAshton MiningAtna ResourcesBarrick GoldBema GoldBHP MineralsBig Valley Res.Birim GoldfldsBorneo GoldBrea…
COMMENTARY — Idaho act sets standard for wildlife conservation
Mining companies in central Idaho’s Lemhi Cty. helped negotiate, and recently signed, a historic, multi-party agreement to protect stream-side habitats for the area’s endangered species.Working in con…
Spot prices at a glance (June 24, 1996)
Wednesday, June 19, 1996Week’sPrice (US)ChangeGold*$386.00+$1.50…