Articles by Northern Miner Staff








Canyon free to put Briggs in production

Having consulted with Congress on the proposed California Desert Wilderness Bill, Canyon Resources (NASDAQ) can now proceed with development of its Briggs gold project. It has been determined that the…


Getty expands copper holdings

Getty Copper (VSE) is expanding its property holdings in Highland Valley near Kamloops, B.C. Under an agreement with Robak Industries, the company will earn a half interest in four concessions: Getty …


Despite strike, Porgera producing

Gold production is continuing at the Porgera mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG), despite a strike by members of the Porgera Mining and Allied Workers Union. The dispute, over wage and other employment ben…


NovaGold negotiates for 3 concessions

Negotiations allowing NovaGold Resources (TSE) to acquire three Venezuelan mineral concessions are entering the final stages. The concessions — Halifax 1, 2 and 3 — comprise 8,894 acres in the Kilom…


Golden Kristy forms venture in Vietnam

An extended agreement has been reached between Golden Kristy Resources (VSE) and a company owned by the Vietnam Defence Ministry. The two have agreed to form a new company to explore regions in Vietna…


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