Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Golden Shamrock buying into Tasmanian mine

An agreement to buy a 22% interest in an advanced gold project in Tasmania has been signed by Golden Shamrock Mines (TSE). The project, known as the Beaconsfield joint venture, is managed by Australia…



Camnor and Gold Giant work Wilby

Two of five holes drilled in the Wilby zone on the Willoughby property near Stewart, B.C., have returned significant gold values.Vancouver-listed partners Camnor Resources and Gold Giant Minerals repo…


First Dynasty completes financing

The securities commissions of Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta have approved the distribution of just over 4 million shares and 4 million warrants to purchase common shares of First Dynasty Mines…


Prime takes piece of Western Copper

An agreement between Prime Equities International (VSE) and Teck (TSE) will result in a change in control for Western Copper Holdings (TSE).Teck holds 2 million shares of Western Copper and plans to s…


Mines ministers agree on need to reduce red tape

The 52nd annual conference of mines ministers, held recently in Saskatoon, Sask., bore uncommon fruit this year: agreement between the ministers and industry representatives on the need to cut regulat…


Golden Tag options Red Lake claims

Options on two blocks of claims near Red Lake, Ont., have been taken by Golden Tag Resources (VSE).The first, a block of eight claims in Dome Twp., covers the northern tip of McKenzie Island and the s…



INSIDER TRADING — Officers of Kinross sell shares

Four senior officers of Kinross Gold (TSE) reaped the rewards of successful management and sold shares in the open market during recent weeks.According to the Ontario Securities Commission’s OSC Bulle…


Feasibility study raises hopes for Greater Lenora

Interim results of the feasibility study under way at the Box and Athona gold deposits in northwestern Saskatchewan have confirmed a minimum minable reserve of 900,000 oz.Project operator Greater Leno…


Espalau hopes to revive Bachelor and Hebecourt

Drill results at Bachelor Lake and an agreement to acquire an interest in the Hebecourt property offer Espalau Mining (ME) a chance to put two former producers back to work.The company recently releas…


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