EDITORIAL PAGE — Post-Cold War blues
The dissolution of the Soviet Union brought with it an end to the Cold War. This was cause for celebration around the world. However, few people could have predicted the severe consequences such a dev…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Former Phelps Dodge chairman eighth recipient of AMC award
The former chairman of Phelps Dodge was named the eighth recipient of the Distinguished Service Award of the American Mining Congress (AMC). George Munroe will be presented with the award at the Jan. …
THE DIAMOND PAGE — United Reef to continue work on African
Following the completion of a $1.8-million rights offering, United Reef (TSE) plans to resume work on its Bamingui-Bangoran diamond project in the Central African Republic. The funds will be used to c…
Eagle gold coin sales rise 34%
Sales of the American Eagle gold coins totaled 514,000 oz. in 1993, up 34% from the previous year, the United States Mint reports. The coins were first offered in 1986. Since then, more than 7 million…
NEW FRONTIERS IN MINING — Placer Dome output hits 1.8m oz.
Among gold mining companies, Placer Dome (TSE) is the largest of the Canadian-based producers. Its global output in 1993 was about 1.8 million oz., a total it is expected to match or better for many m…
NEW FRONTIERS IN MINING — Cominco hurt by low metal prices
It was a tough year for base metal producer Cominco (TSE) and, according to most analysts, 1994 is not likely to be much better. Year-end results are not yet in, but for the nine months ended Sept. 30…
Takla Star signs deal covering two gold properties in
Under a conditional agreement, Takla Star Resources can acquire two gold properties totaling 27,020 hectares, in Bolivia. The Alberta-listed company also has an option to acquire exploration and devel…
BHP gives nod to platinum mine
Australian mining giant BHP intends to proceed with its Hartley platinum project in Zimbabwe, which will be developed in partnership with Delta Gold, also of Australia. BHP will spend A$310 million (U…
Pangea drills Matheson area play
A newcomer to the Canadian Dealing Network, Pangea Goldfields, has wasted no time in catching investors’ interest. Having first listed on the exchange in early January at $1.85, the company’s shares s…
Patent is granted in U.S. for magnetic mapping technique
A patent for a new magnetic mapping technique has been granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to Texaco. The technique, known as STARMAG, can be utilized by mineral and energy companies alike…
PEOPLE — PEGASUS GOLD (January 24, 1994)
Phillips Baker appointed vice-president, finance and chief financial officer.
PEOPLE — ASARCO (January 24, 1994)
John Breen appointed unit manager of the Coeur and Galena silver mines; David Young appointed manager of the Troy silver-copper mine; Sidney Lloyd appointed unit manager of the Leadville silver-lead-z…