Princeton, New Canamin to amalgamate
A proposed almagamation of Princeton Mining (TSE) and New Canamin Resources (VSE) is aimed at developing the Huckleberry copper deposit in northern British Columbia. Shareholders of New Canamin would …
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
MINING IN AFRICA SPECIAL — Argosy reports recovery of three
Progress is reported by Argosy Mining (VSE) from its joint-venture diamond project in southeastern Africa. Argosy is in the second year of a 4-year exploration program in Zimbabwe and Tanzania. This y…
Cyprus, Ogy cut more gold
Follow-up drilling by Cyprus Canada and Ogy Petroleums (TSE) has intersected additional gold mineralization on their Fenelon A project in the Casa Berardi region of northern Quebec. The 4-hole program…
PEOPLE — BLUE EMERALD
Derek Bartlett appointed president and chief executive officer; John Harvey and James Stewart appointed directors; Richard Nemis appointed chairman.
TSE Short Positions (February 06, 1995)
Semi-monthly reports as of Jan 15, 1995 showed 244,193,506 shares of 792 issues compared with 226,878,791 shares of 799 issues on Dec 31, 1994. Larger individual positions included: Aber 111,940, up 4…
MINING IN AFRICA SPECIAL — Etruscan upbeat on Koma Bangou
Following reverse-circulation (RC) drilling and trenching on the Koma Bangou gold project in Niger, Etruscan Enterprises (VSE) is optimistic about increasing reserves. The 31,000 ft. of drilling and 9…
COMMENTARY — Watching the `Tequila effect’
We have seen extensive coverage recently in the financial press of the economic — and social — problems in Mexico. In late December, after months of building pressure, the new Mexican government of …
Wiscan to merge with Yamana
A merger between Wiscan Resources (TSE) and privately owned Minera Yamana has been approved. Wiscan will transfer its assets and liabilities to a wholly owned subsidiary, Moss Resources, and the share…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Gold Canyon, Santa Fe to drill
The Canadian subsidiary of Santa Fe Pacific Gold (NYSE) has formed a joint venture with Gold Canyon (VSE) to explore the Springpole gold project near Red Lake, Ont. Canyon will fund a $500,000 drill p…
MINING IN AFRICA SPECIAL — Oliver in Mali and Zimbabwe
A newcomer to the African continent, Oliver Gold (VSE) has acquired interests in projects in Zimbabwe and Mali in five short months. The company acquired a half interest in a private Zimbabwe company …
MINING IN AFRICA SPECIAL — Antares advances Lady Lina play
Exploration drilling and underground development continues at the flagship Lady Lina gold property of Antares Mining and Exploration (TSE) in Zimbabwe. Antares hopes to complete a feasibility study by…
Metal Prices — FREE MARKET (February 06, 1995)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Jan 31 Jan 30 Jan 27 Jan 26 Jan 25 Copper 2977-2978 2967-2968 3002-3003 3002.5-3003.5 3020-3022 Lead 654.5-655.5 648-649 673.5-674.5 676…