Gold and the International Monetary Fund
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is the second-largest holder of gold in the world. From 1944 to 1978, gold was the unit of account and the central reserve asset of the international financial sy…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
PEOPLE — BRE-X MINERALS
Paul Kavanagh appointed director.
PEOPLE — NOBLE PEAK (May 02, 1994)
Peter Bojtos appointed director.
PEOPLE — YORBEAU RESOURCES
Andres Tardif appointed president, chief executive officer and director.
PEOPLE — QUEENSTAKE RESOURCES
Christopher Serin appointed director.
PEOPLE — NEWMONT MINING, NEWMONT GOLD
Lawrence Kurlander elected senior vice-president, administration; Jack Morris elected vice-president, corporate relations; and J. Bolduc elected director.
PEOPLE — CORRIENTE RESOURCES (May 02, 1994)
Charles Melbye appointed director.
PEOPLE — RANDSBURG GOLD (May 02, 1994)
Richard Hunter appointed president.
PEOPLE — WEDGEWOOD RESOURCES (May 02, 1994)
Andre Morris appointed president; James Watt, Barrett Sleeman and Rob Moriarty appointed directors.
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…