Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Bre-X calculation expands Busang resource

A resource calculation for part of the Southeast zone at Bre-X Minerals’ (ASE) Busang deposit has added another 9 million oz. to the project’s potential gold resource, which now stands at 24.9 million…


Ashanti moves to merge with Golden Shamrock Mines

As part of a strategy to become the world’s fifth-largest gold producer, Ashanti Goldfields (NYSE) has proposed another merger — this time with Australia’s Golden Shamrock Mines (TSE).The deal would …


GREATEST VALUE TRADED — Apr. 10-1

Exch Value($000s)HighLowClose ChangeDiamond Flds T464569 $40 1/238 3/840 1/4+1Inco Ltd T290169 $45 1/442 1/445+2 1/8Placer Dome T191706 $41 1/438 3/838 3/8-7/8Barrick Gold …


Rex exposes diamond-bearing fissure at Ardo

Toronto-based Rex Diamond Mining (CDN) says it has exposed a new diamond-bearing fissure that could double production at its Ardo mine in South Africa.The company says the fissure, which is more than …


Spot prices at a glance (April 22, 1996)

Wednesday, April 17, 1996Week’s Price (US)ChangeGold*$391.40-$3.15Silver*$ 5.31-$0.15Platinum*$401.75-$4.25Nickel**$ 3.69+$0.09Lead**$ 0.37-0.01Copper $ 1.17+$0.04Zinca$ 0.47…


Cata Preta drilling fuels trading in Black Swan Gold

The latest drill results from the Cata Preta property in Brazil’s Minas Gerais state have generated a flurry of trading activity in Black Swan Gold Mines (VSE).The trading interest related to complete…


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…



Index (April 22, 1996)

REG DEPTSCareersClassified AdvertisingCommentaryDiamond PageDrillersEditorialsInvestment CommentaryMetal PricesOdds `n’ SodsProfessional DirectoryStock MarketsSubscriber Service.AMOST ACTIVE…



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…


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