Joutel increases Cuban exposure
An arms-length agreement with a private company has given Joutel Resources (TSE) an exposure to 11,000 sq. km of ground in Cuba. Joutel says it has signed a deal with Earthunt International Minerals C…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
COMMENTARY — New era of northern development
Several recent events and initiatives, such as the crossing of the Northwest Passage by a Russian icebreaker, indicate that the Arctic is experiencing an economic awakening. The passage of a hammer an…
Musto drilling boosts tonnage at Bajo copper-gold deposit
Recent drilling by International Musto Explorations (VSE) appears to be confirming the depth extension and southwest expansion of the Bajo de la Alumbrera copper-gold deposit in Argentina. One hole dr…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Phelps Dodge in property option
Phelps Dodge Corp. of Canada, a unit of Phelps Dodge (NYSE), has optioned the Nine Mile Brook base metal property in New Brunswick from Corner Bay Minerals (TSE) and joint venture partner Roycefield R…
NEWS ROUNDUP — Placer no longer interested in ATT
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…
Tymar acquires Baja Gold shares
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…
McKnight heads for Cordillera
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…
Photo by Hillsborough Resources Underground look
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.
Toronto Stock Exchange Indices; Work program at Scott Lake
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…
Trillion files for Zimbabwe exploration rights
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…
Great Basin in exploration venture with Fischer-Watt
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…
PEOPLE — STAR VALLEY RESOURCE
Edward Byrd appointed director.