Articles by Northern Miner Staff

When Rio Algom’s directors meet later this month, the entire spectrum of corporate philosophy will be up for discussion. It will be the first board meeting in 36 years without representation from “Mot…

The Canadian arm of Utah-based Kennecott is emerging as one of the biggest players in the Lac de Gras area of the Northwest Territories as the major agrees to shell out millions to get its foot in the…

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date July 7 July 6 July 3 July 2 July 1…

Falconbridge will resume drilling on White Star Copper Mines’ (CDN) 160-claim B property near Timmins, Ont., by mid-July, said Vice-President of Exploration Michael Knuckey. As part of a regional sear…

Directors of Toronto junior Ontex Resources (ASE) have given the green light to a $300,000 private placement financing consisting of 600,000 common shares priced at 50 cents each. Subject to regulator…

A recently acquired boron mining venture in South America is expected to generate sales of US$3-4 million for nine months of operation this year, according to Boron Chemicals International (VSE) Presi…

Semi-monthly reports as of June 30, showed 25,849,622 shares of 590 issues compared with 26,820,344 shares of 607 issues on June 15. Larger individual positions included: Aber Res. 118,200, down 113,0…

Output from the Francoeur gold mine near Rouyn-Noranda, Que., is projected to reach 16,000 oz. during the 7-month period June 1-Dec. 31, 1992, operator Richmont Mines (TSE) says. Richmont became the s…

Following its failure to receive court approval for a proposed merger, Eastmaque Gold Mines (TSE) and Equinox Resources (TSE) recently signed a new agreement. Under the terms of the new agreement, Eas…

In the article “Wharf deal frees up Golden Reward reserves” (T.N.M., June 22/92), Martin Quick was reported as saying that securing mine permits for the combined deposit should not pose a problem. Alt…

A recent deal on Senate reform negotiated by nine provincial premiers would have little effect on mining if it is ratified later this month, say industry representatives. The new Senate, made up of an…

Who’s kidding whom on the so-called inherent right to native self-rule. What does it mean? How would it work? What will it cost? And who will pay for it? It would simply be irresponsible to enshrine a…