Articles by Northern Miner Staff


NEWS IN BRIEF Denison succeeded by Teck

Toronto-based Denison Mines (TSE) has been replaced as manager of the Quintette Coal operation in British Columbia by Vancouver mining giant Teck (TSE). “The appointment of Teck will substantially enh…


Silver Standard drops La Choya

Despite a successful exploration program, Silver Standard Resources (VSE) recently dropped its option to purchase the La Choya gold property near Sonora, Mexico. A recent drilling program on the prope…


NEWS IN BRIEF Drilling starts at Deak’s Magusi

An 18-hole drill program is under way at Deak Resources’ (TSE) Magusi base metal property, 25 miles northwest of Rouyn-Noranda, Que. The drilling will provide metallurgical samples and further delinea…


Westmin gets more good news from Myra Falls

More spectacular assay results were released by Westmin Resources (TSE) from ongoing drilling to further test a recently discovered zone on its Myra Falls mine property near Campbell River, B.C. The l…


Court battle looms over strategic Ellison claims

Discussions aimed at settling a legal dispute over three strategically situated gold claims located between LAC Minerals’ (TSE) Bousquet No. 1 and Doyon gold mines in northwestern Quebec got under way…


NEWS IN BRIEF Six holes drilled on SIB claims

Assay results are expected shortly from six holes drilled on the SIB claims owned equally by Silver Butte Resources (VSE) and American Fibre (VSE). The partners report that five of the six holes inter…



NEWS IN BRIEF Noranda tests Kingswood claims

Drillers have moved on site at Kingswood Explorations (ASE) 133-claim property in La Gauchetierre Twp., near Matagami, Que. Earning an interest in the claims, Noranda (TSE) will drill a 1,300-ft. hole…



Tonto tackles Goldstream improvements

The Goldstream mine, jointly owned by Bethlehem Resources (TSE) and Goldnev Resources (VSE), is located on the Goldstream River, a 69-mile drive up the Columbia River Valley from railhead at Revelstok…



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