Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Under discussion for years, amendments to Ontario’s Mining Act known as Bill 71 were passed by the legislature Dec. 6, 1990, and became effective June 3 this year. Some of the changes it calls for wer…

With cash in its treasury, Greater Lenora Resources (TSE) is looking for development from its Canadian property interests in Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and the Yukon, and is even looking to Mexico …

Bill McWilliam appointed president and director; James Dawson appointed vice-president and director.

John Chapman appointed president succeeding Barry Way who resigned; William Weymark appointed director succeeding Rolanda Andaya who resigned.

With about US$5.6 million in cash and no debt, Bull Run Gold Mines (NASDAQ) is searching for investment opportunities in the resource field. The company sold its 40% interest in the Big Springs gold m…

Over the past few months, the Quebec government has announced various measures to soften the blow for junior mining companies and prospectors in the province and to help sustain them through economic …

Peter Kutney appointed director.

If all goes as planned, Akiko-Lori Gold Resources (VSE) and three associated companies expect to announce shortly the formation of a Canadian joint venture with Gold Fields Canadian Mining. Akiko-Lori…

Peter Lalor, Christopher Lalor and Eardley Ross-Adjie appointed directors succeeding Robert Allen and Rodney Knutson who resigned.

Robert Gillingham appointed senior vice-president, corporate finance.

A 10,500-metre (34,450-ft.) drilling program recently completed at the Santa Rosa project has confirmed previous owner Freeport McMoRan’s work. Now jointly owned by Greenstone Resources (TSE) and Boli…

Larry Winsor and Brian Koehn appointed directors.