Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Inco eyes new nickel projects

Bullish about the outlook for the world nickel market, Inco (TSE) will expand current operations and develop new projects at home and abroad.In 1996, the company expects to produce 430 million lb. of …



Wolverine results add lustre to Westmin

Drill results from the last two holes of the season at the Wolverine discovery in the Yukon are confirming that 1995 was an auspicious year for Westmin Resources (TSE).The massive, sulphide zone exist…


Superior Province to undergo study

The Manitoba Ministry of Energy and Mines is planning an extensive geological program to assess the mineral potential of the Sachigo geologic sub-province in northeastern Manitoba.The area has had onl…





EDITORIAL PAGE — A heritage river runs through it

Several promising mineral projects have been aborted as a result of wrangling between environmental groups and mining interests. The Yukon’s Bonnet Plume region was poised to become yet another casual…



Surplus of concentrate may prove short-lived

The market for copper concentrates has moved firmly into surplus, owing to a sharp rise of just over 4.6% in global concentrate output. The surplus comes after a 3-year period during which time invent…


Spot prices at a glance (December 11, 1995)

Wednesday, December 6, 1995Week’s Price (US)ChangeGold*$387.60-$1.35Silver*$ 5.26+$0.04Platinum*$414.00-$1.00Nickel**$ 3.61-$0.10Lead**$ 0.34$0.00Copper$ 1.35$0.00Zinc$ 0.46…


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