Articles by Northern Miner Staff

One hears many a tall tale from obstinate prospectors who persist in their quest for gold, but none can compare with the bizarre stories one hears on June 1 of each year when, at a specific hour, land…

In preparation for the Oct. 25 federal election, The Northern Miner has asked representatives of four of the main political parties to respond to a series of questions pertaining to mining. All repres…

Northwest Territories The focus was back on the Lac de Gras region this past week, as partners BHP Minerals Canada and Dia Met Minerals (TSE) reported the discovery of 16 new diamondiferous kimberlite…

The Sheridan Group company Dalhousie Oil (CDN) has begun legal proceedings against North American Palladium (TSE), its wholly owned subsidiary Lac des Iles Mines, Kaiser-Francis Oil and others. Accord…

The University of Nevada in Reno recently dedicated Canada Hall, a student-designed dormitory. Built to meet the needs of students in the 21st century, it is the first new dorm built in northern Nevad…

Toronto-listed MVP Capital Corp. has sold its 93.7% interest in Valdez Gold (ASE) to an investor group for $160,000. This latest disposition by MVP follows on the heels of other transactions. For exam…

Your past few issues had a number of letters regarding information problems and risk assumed by investors in mining companies involved with diamond exploration, especially in Canada. There is no doubt…

Drilling is expected to begin in early October on the Libby property to test zinc-lead targets. The project straddles the border near Trail, B.C., and includes the nearby Lead Hill mine property as we…

A move by Russian President Boris Yeltsin to abolish the current communist-dominated parliament and call new elections for December sent gold on a rollercoast ride late in the period ended Sept. 21. B…

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Sept. 21 Sept. 20 Sept. 17 Sept. 16 Sept. 15 Copper 1739-1740 1754-1756 1759-1760 1936-1938 1927-1930 Lead 371-372 373-374 374-375 379-3…

Thanks to Russian President Boris Yeltsin, who this past week, in effect fired the Russian Parliament, and appointed himself sole (though interim) chief, gold bugs were prodded off the sidelines and i…

Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $355.00 + $9.75 Silver* $ 4.07 + $0.03 Platinum* $362.75 + $9.75 Nickel** $ 1.90 – $0.10 Lead** $ 0.17 $0.00 Copper $ 0.80 – $0.07 Zinc $ 0.40 $0.00 Courtesy of Scotiaba…