SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT INCO
The mastery of fire has set man apart from every other species. Had he not succeeded in mastering it, it is doubtful that man would have survived. Peking man is believed to have used it as long ago as…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
DROSS TREATMENT AT ALCAN
To a metallurgist, it’s “dross’ . . . the grey, spongy mixture that forms on the surface of molten aluminum. Others might call it scum. As unpleasant as the stuff sounds, don’t dismiss it as waste. Ap…
PANAMA GOLD: The search for El Dorado has seized Toronto-based
When Freeport-McMoRan Inc. reorganized in 1989 and started selling off $2.15 billion in non-core assets, Greenstone Resources recognized an opportunity. Already familiar with Latin America through its…
PUT ME IN, COACH: Human Resource Managers in the 1990s
Put me in coach, I’m ready to play.” These words evoke images of the athlete who practices hard and diligently but, for some reason, never gets into the game. Ignored by the coach, except when the gam…
COMINCO AND THE ENVIRONMENT
For more than 60 years, Cominco Ltd. has been a leader in the research and development of environmental technology in the mining, smelting and refining industry. The company pioneered environmental co…
View from the West (July 29, 1991)
The Canadian exploration sector is now halfway through a very difficult year. In British Columbia, however, the news is both good and bad. The bad news is that financings of junior mining companies ha…
Chutine finds partner for Mexico
About one month after American Barrick Resources (TSE) dropped its option on the Amelia 7 gold property in Mexico, Toronto-based Chutine Resources (TSE) has found another company willing to finance ex…
PEOPLE (July 29, 1991)
William Meyer appointed director.
Holcorp issues special warrants
Holcorp Gold Mines (CDN) has raised proceeds of US$480,750 through a recent issue of 640,999 special warrants. Each special warrant entitles the holder to acquire, at no extra cost, one common share a…
Drilling starts at Polaris-Taku
Drilling is now under way at the Polaris-Taku gold property, about 65 miles south of Atlin, B.C. Suntac Minerals (VSE) is earning a 60% interest in the property from Rembrandt Gold Mines (ASE). To dat…
Tests inconclusive at Trail smelter
Revisions to the problem-plagued QSL lead smelter at Trail, B.C., will remain on hold while test work continues aimed at resolving major process and mechanical difficulties which forced a shutdown of …
Falconbridge hit by metal slump
Toronto-based Falconbridge, the western world’s second largest nickel producer reported net earnings of $9.9 million in the three months ended June 30, down from $26.8 million in the same period last …