EDITORIAL Interprovincial trade barriers must go
Nations of the world are rapidly forming trade alliances to create larger trading blocks — except Canada where interprovincial trade barriers are still considered an effective means to protect region…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
OBM celebrates 100 years in operation
The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) will celebrate its 100th anniversary on May 4. Established in response to significant copper-nickel discoveries in the Copper Cliff area during th…
Welcome North, Placer deal extends Kona exploration
A formal agreement between Welcome North Resources (VSE) and Placer Dome (TSE) provides for further exploration of the Kona massive sulphide property north of Watson Lake, Y.T. Welcome North farmed ou…
NEWS IN BRIEF Cutty Resources Inc.
Cutty Resources Inc. (CUY:VSE) has changed its name to Hatco Capital Inc. with no consolidation of capital. The transfer agent is Central Guaranty Trust.
Companies boost Cominco ownership (April 29, 1991)
The three major shareholders of Cominco (TSE) recently increased their ownership of the major base metal producer. MIM (Canada) Inc., a subsidiary of MIM Holdings, reported buying, for itself and the …
Regulatory overlap delays plans for Falconbridge Gold
In order to meet regulatory requirements in two separate jurisdictions, Falconbridge Gold (TSE) has been forced to postpone exploration spending in Val d’Or, Que., delay a special shareholders’ meetin…
NEWS IN BRIEF Gateford Resources
Gateford Resources (ASE) has made a takeover bid for all the outstanding shares of Landmark Corp. Under terms of its offer, Gateford will issue 11 treasury shares for each 13 shares of Landmark. Gatef…
Inuit bargain for land claims
The Inuit of the Eastern Arctic moved a step closer to a land claim settlement at a Resolute Bay meeting earlier this year between them and the federal government. Calgary consultant Robert McPherson,…
Spot prices at a glance (April 29, 1991)
Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $355.90 — $ 5.10 Silver* $ 3.94 + $ 0.013 Platinum* $393.45 — $ 7.30 Nickel** $ 4.07 — $ 0.00 Lead** $ 0.28 + $ 0.02 Copper{ $ 1.12 + $ 0.00 Zinc{{ $ 0.56 + $ 0.09 Co…
U.S. REPORT Digger in US joint venture
Subject to completion of a formal agreement and regulatory approval, Digger Resources (VSE) plans to earn a 50% interest in six precious metal properties held by a unit of Cominco (TSE) in the western…
Montreal Exchange Val d’Or active
The market turned downwards during the week ended April 23, with the market portfolio off by almost 18 points and the mining and minerals index in decline by 13.4 points. Daily trading volumes ranged …
Metal Prices FREE MARKET (April 29, 1991)
London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne, except copper and lead (pounds sterling per tonne) Date April 23 April 22 April 19 April 18 April 17 Copper 1451-1453 1489-1491 1458-1460 14…