Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Where in the world to invest? Delegates at this year’s convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada were told that decisions to invest in global mining opportunities should be ba…

Devaluing the peso last December was the least costly course of action, according to Mexican President Ernesto Zedillo. Had he not opted for devaluation, the government would have had to decree a susp…

Newmont Gold has been building a refractory ore treatment plant, or roaster, in conjunction with its existing milling facilities in Nevada. It is part of Newmont’s expansion, which includes deepening …

With two mines operating in northwestern Costa Rica, Ariel Resources (TSE) ranks as the country’s largest gold producer. The mines are centred around Las Juntas near the northern end of the Costa Rica…

There was never any question that Canada Tungsten had a future. All that was required was that a few “present time” problems be solved. Fortunately, we had a good many solid people around the mining c…

Having spent four years identifying and acquiring copper projects in Mexico, Corner Bay Minerals (TSE) is more intent than ever on becoming a junior producer. The Toronto-based company is involved in …

A comprehensive listing of weekly stock quotations for mining securities is provided by The Northern Miner. To assist readers who often know the name of the stock but not the exchange on which it trad…

International miner Battle Mountain Gold (NYSE) continues to expand its international exploration effort beyond Bolivia and into other Latin American countries. In 1994, the Houston-based company eval…

Quebec Crown-owned Societe Quebecoise d’Exploration Miniere (Soquem) and Consolidated Oasis Resources (ME) report positive drill results from the Fancamp gold property near Chibougamau, Que. Hole 95-5…

Having remained idle since October, 1989, the Tartan Lake gold mine near Flin Flon, Man., is once again rumbling under the pressure of drills. Owner Granges (TSE), intent on boosting minable reserves,…

Ongoing exploration by Placer Dome (TSE) is enhancing the potential of the company’s 70% owned Las Cristinas gold project in Venezuela’s Kilometre 88 district. “We are still drilling at Las Cristinas …

Ownership of the Nugget Pond mining property in central Newfoundland is about to change hands. Alberta-listed Bitech has agreed to sell the property, along with its associated rights, interests and ro…