Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Assay results are expected shortly from a stepout hole drilled by Adrian Resources (VSE) on the Petaquilla property in Panama. A $2-million program, funded by Adrian, is earning a 32% interest from Mi…

Some rules are required to make life bearable for all but it almost goes without saying that if you make the regulations too restrictive, the activity — business, sporting or whatever — is bound to …

An evaluation of the North copper zone by Gibraltar Mines (TSE) resulted in a decision not to proceed with development of the deposit as part of the company’s mining plan. The zone will not be include…

Partial assays from drill hole 93-01 within the copper zone of the main orebody at the Asia Pacific project on the Philippine island of Negros intersected 285 ft. (50-335 ft.) of 0.68% copper, Starmin…

ALUMINUM By Patrick Chevalier The international aluminum industry faced another difficult year in 1992. Western World demand for aluminum increased slightly over 1991. However, increased world product…

Several changes in mineral exploration legislation were recently announced by the Newfoundland and Labrador government, including: — The term of the exploration licence is increased to 20 years from …

A letter of intent has been signed with Almaden Resources (VSE) concerning two gold properties in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, Eldorado (VSE) reports. Eldorado has been granted an option to earn a 51…

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Directors of Laurasia Resources (TSE) and Kalrock Resources (ASE) have approved in principle an amalgamation plan for the two companies on a share-for-share basis. The agreement is subject to sharehol…

When the shares of Placer Dome (TSE) were rising steadily last month, officer and director Peter Crossgrove sold a large portion of his holdings. According to the Ontario Securities Commission’s OSC B…

DIAMONDS By Michel Boucher Following a discovery by BHP and Dia Met at Point Lake in the Northwest Territories, diamonds have become the focus of the hottest land staking fever in Canada since the Klo…

The Canadian coal industry had a difficult year in 1992. Strikes, lockouts, and a tragic accident led to a drop in production, exports and earnings. These events were unusual for the Canadian industry…