Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Peter Dunfield appointed vice-president of corporate finance.

Everyone knows that the copper radiator will soon be obsolete. Does this reflect an overall decline in the use of copper in the automotive industry? Not at all. Let’s look at the numbers. In its day, …

John Chapman appointed director, president and chief executive officer; W. Kure and M. Smale appointed directors.

Roy Shipes appointed president and chief operating officer.

Dennis Wheeler appointed U.S. director.

Monopros, the exploration arm of De Beers, is expanding its presence in the Northwest Territories, currently the world’s hot spot for diamond exploration. In the first major partnership it has made wi…

After losing ground for three consecutive weeks, the TSE 300 index has rallied and leveled off well above the psychologically significant 4,000-point support level. For the week ended July 5, the inde…

A new approach to blasting has led to a 25% increase in productivity, ICI Explosives Canada says. The company’s Underground Bulk Systems essentially provides a method for transporting new bulk explosi…

Western markets managed to halt their slide and rebound slightly over the report period ended July 5, at a time when the gold price held steadily at the US$387-per-oz. level. The Vancouver Stock Excha…

Through a wholly owned subsidiary, Delgratia Developments (VSE) has opened an office in Managua to explore and develop six recently acquired properties in Nicaragua. The ground comprises 2,892 sq. km …

Exploration is under way on the Butte Highlands gold property in Montana. Owner Orvana Minerals (TSE) plans to carry out 10,000 ft. of reverse circulation drilling and 15,000 ft. of diamond drilling. …

Camine Resources (KRJ.A:ASE) has changed its name to Beckett Technologies on a share-for-share basis.