Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Although Placer Dome (TSE) recently announced it will not be proceeding with an option to earn a 60% interest in the ATT claims in north-central British Columbia, owner Claimstaker Resources (VSE) pla…

As a result of Tymar Resources’ (TSE) purchase of all the shares of Baja Gold in exchange for Tymar shares on a 1-for-1 basis, DCC Equities now owns 533,875 common shares, or 12%, of Tymar. DCC is a s…

William McKnight will replace Jake Epp as a speaker at the Mineral Economics Symposium sponsored by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum to be held here Jan. 25. McKnight replace…

Examining ore at the Sa Dena Hes lead-zinc mine of Hillsborough Resources and Curragh Inc. in the Yukon are Ken Atkins (left), a geologist, and Calvin Cornish, a mining engineer.

An exploration program involving about 10,000 ft. of diamond drilling and geophysical work is set to commence at the Scott Lake base metal property 12 miles west of Chibougamau, Que., Thunderwood Reso…

Ottawa-based Trillion Resources (ASE) reports making application for exploration rights in Zimbabwe for diamond, gold and base metal prospects. Trillion, which has a 50% interest in the Jena gold-mini…

Nevada-based Great Basin Exploration & Mining recently signed a letter of intent to joint venture the Santa Lucia property owned by Fischer-Watt Gold (NASDAQ). The property is a 45.5-sq.-km concession…

Edward Byrd appointed director.

Jim Davis appointed director.

James McDonald elected president-director; Francis Whiting and Steven Tocher appointed directors.

Some rafters on the Tatshenshini-Alsek river system have complained that encounters with other river-users detracted from their “wilderness experience.” A recent study by Simon Fraser University found…

David Rinker appointed director and president.