Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Riding a wave of investor enthusiasm for diamonds, Canadian juniors are snapping up alluvial concessions in Africa at a rapid-fire pace. Applauding the move, investors have pushed the shares of many o…

After completing a preliminary drilling program, American Barrick Resources (TSE) has decided not to invest in Hecla Mining’s (NYSE) Yellow Pine gold deposit in Idaho. Last summer, Barrick signed a le…

A recently completed independent calculation of reserves at the Ryan Lode property near Fairbanks, Alaska, confirms and expands previous estimates made by owner La Teko Resources (VSE). Mine Developme…

Richmont Mines (TSE), owner of the Francoeur gold mine near Rouyn-Noranda, Que., says large pension fund Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec recently purchased 1.1 million shares (a 9.2% interest) …

Laboratory analyses provide vital geochemical information that is not available in the field. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) geochemists work with branches within the organization and with other federa…

Mining giant Placer Dome (TSE) recently announced plans to exercise its option to purchase a block of ground adjacent to its Bald Mountain property in Nevada from USMX (NASDAQ). The option covers USMX…

Mine and Mill Equipment and Supplies 1993: An Estimator’s Guide to Costs. Published by Western Mine Engineering, Inc. P.O. Box 9008, Spokane, Wash. 99209. Price: US$240. This 150-page report quotes cu…

Dafydd Goronwy-Roberts and Victor Taylor appointed directors.

Larry Nagy appointed director.

Larry Nagy appointed director.

Dennis Oswait and Vincent Brotherton appointed directors.

In the late 1940s, I was engaged in a prospecting venture in southern Mexico to find out if there was any of the reputed 40-kg silver ore left in the old Twelve Apostles mine. The mine was reached by …