Articles by Northern Miner Staff

The latest results from Fort Knox Gold Resources’ (TSE) base metal property in Fawcett Twp., Ont., include a 64.5-ft. interval of low-grade lead-zinc mineralization pulled from the property’s north gr…

Toronto-based companies Minnova (TSE) and Metall Mining (TSE) have agreed to combine their mining and financial strength in a bid to develop the Izok Lake copper-zinc property in the Northwest Territo…

Owners of the South Kemess copper-gold project have filed the first of two documents required for approval of mine development with the British Columbia government. El Condor Resources (VSE) and St. P…

I was well aware of William Fyfe’s view on the earth’s ecosystems (T.N.M., Jan. 27/92) when I made my remarks about “political environmentalists.” I agree that overpopulation is the root cause of all …

Gold’s performance went from disappointing to depressing as it slipped below the US$340-per-oz. level amid rumors of European selling and talk of its demise as the preferred haven against political an…

Daily trading volumes were relatively strong during the week ended March 17, ranging between 5.2 million and 8.3 million shares, but both the market portfolio and mining and minerals index stumbled. T…

A first-phase exploration program scheduled to begin in early April is being planned by Melinga Resources (VSE) for the Griffin Lake property and Kognak River property in the District of Keewatin, N.W…

A recently signed option agreement between Cream Silver Mines (VSE) and Doromin Resources (VSE) gives Cream Silver the right to earn an 80% interest in Doromin’s George property in the northwest Mores…

Edmonton-based Golden Star Resources (TSE) has been granted the exclusive right to explore for gold and other minerals on a 200,000-hectare block of ground in Suriname, South America. Golden Star is t…

R. Fiorini appointed president and chief executive officer.

The Geography of the Canadian North, by Robert Bone, Oxford University Press, Toronto. $19.95. Author Robert Bone, geography professor at the University of Saskatchewan, addresses factors pertinent to…

International Baron Resources Ltd. (IBQ:VSE) has changed its name to Azco Mining Inc. (AZC:VSE) with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-6-old-share basis. The transfer agent is Central Guaranty…