Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Barry Ehrl appointed president and chief executive officer.

Thomas Styffe appointed director.

Omar Grine appointed chairman and director.

William Coulter appointed interim-president.

G. Thompson elected president and chief executive officer.

Drilling on the Willoughby property east of Stewart, B.C., is returning gold values for Gold Giant Minerals (VSE) and Camnor Resources (VSE) Camnor is earning a half interest from Gold Giant by spendi…

Despite a strong performance in the gold sector, the Toronto Stock Exchange could manage only a meagre gain during the report period ended Sept. 6. The composite 300 index edged upwards by 13.46 point…

Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $388.40 + $2.15 Silver* $ 5.51 + $0.15 Platinum* $419.75 + $7.75 Nickel** $ 2.79 $0.00 Lead** $ 0.27 $0.00 Copper $ 1.12 – $0.01 Zinc $ 0.44 $0.00 Courtesy of Scotiabank…

Bermuda-based Nelson Trade & Finance (TSE) will acquire Commonwealth & British Minerals, which is involved in a gold-mining joint venture with the Tajikistan government. Nelson already has a 20% stake…

With summer nearly over, expectations are that trading activity may pick up a little steam on western markets. The slump of recent months is a reflection of diminishing investor interest in diamond-re…

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Sept.6 Sept.5 Sept.2 Sept.1 Aug.31 Copper 2482-2483 N/A 2490-2491 2498-2499 2499-2500 Lead 604.5-604.5 N/A 604.5-605.5 601.5-602.5 589.5…

An amalgamation has been proposed involving Wiscan Resources (TSE) and Minera Yamana, a private Canadian company. Under the plan, Wiscan shareholders will hold 10% of the combined company, with Yamana…