Falco looks toward busy but Voisey-less future
It is not without regret that Falconbridge (TSE) sails from the nickel-plated coast of Voisey’s Bay, Labrador, yet president Frank Pickard is confident there are higher profits to be made elsewhere.Ad…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Pangea drilling program confirms the continuity of Fenn-Gib mineralization
Diamond drilling has confirmed the continuity of mineralization at Pangea Goldfields’ (TSE) Fenn-Gib gold property in Guibord Twp., east of Matheson, Ont.The program of 11,500 metres of infill and def…
Index (April 22, 1996)
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EDITORIAL — Our mining heritage: an industry in itself
Some of the most popular tourist destinations in rural Canada are former mine sites. Barkerville, a small British Columbia town which keeps alive the spirit and color of the historic Cariboo gold rush…
PEOPLE (April 15, 1996)
AMAX GOLD — Scott Shellhaas appointed president and chief operating officer.CONS. NRD RES. — Brent Fidler and Derek Keating appointed directors.CORDAL RES. — Bernie Brauer appointed director; Rober…
Kenrich prepares to drill Corey property
A $1.4-million drilling and exploration program is set to begin on the Corey property in northwestern British Columbia.Kenrich Mining (VSE), which owns the 83,000-acre property, will drill 40 holes in…
FINANCING (April 15, 1996)
International CanAlaska — 5,720,000 common shs and 2,600,000 sh purchase wts issuable upon exercise of 5,200,000 special wts @ $1.00 per special wt.
THE DIAMOND PAGE — De Beers to prospect in Angola
Following the conclusion of negotiations with the government of Angola and the country’s state-owned diamond company, Endiama, De Beers has been awarded diamond prospecting rights to three areas.De Be…
THE DIAMOND PAGE — Ashton discovers new kimberlite at Cross
Spring drilling at the Cross property in the Northwest Territories’ Slave province has encountered kimberlite.Ashton Mining of Canada (TSE) made the find while drilling the second hole at the Orion in…
Spot prices at a glance (April 15, 1996)
Wednesday, April 10, 1996Week’sPrice (US)ChangeGold*$394.55+$0.75Silver*$ 5.46-$0.05Platinum*$406.00+$0.75Nickel**$ 3.60-$0.04Lead**$ 0.38+0.02Copper $ 1.13$0.00Zinca$ 0.48+…
Gibraltar nets labor contract at B.C.’s McLeese Lake Mine
An agreement with the union at the McLeese Lake mine in central British Columbia provides mine owner Gibraltar Mines (TSE) with a new 3-year labour contract.The agreement was ratified by a 72% majorit…
METAL PRICES (April 15, 1996)
FREE MARKETLondon Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDate April9 April 8 April 5April 4 April 3Copper 2485.5-2487.5Holiday Holiday2488-2490 2478.5-2480.5Lead 835.5-837.5Holid…