Netolitzky’s role at Eskay prompted PKAC award
The annual convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) has many highlights for the mining industry. Among them is the presentation of the PDAC’s prestigious awards, which…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
How `down-the-hole’ geophysics enhances drill-hole data
Drill core presents hard, irrefutable evidence of what lies beneath the earth’s surface, but the cross-sectional area of the core is tiny compared with the prospective area as a whole. Nevertheless, v…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Black Swan deserves better
I note you published an article entitled “Black Swan Running In Red” (T.N.M., March 4/91). While I cannot argue with the facts which you set out in the article, I strongly disagree with your interpret…
Writeoffs deepen Total Energold loss
A writedown of $20.5 million helped push Total Energold (TSE) further into the red for the year ended Dec. 31. Total Energold recorded a loss of $28.1 million for the year on revenues of $46.9 million…
EDITORIAL This award’s a winner In the Grand Scheme of Things,
A new one, being offered by Du Pont Mining Services and Conoco, may not set the world on fire either, but it is welcome nonetheless. Called the Environmental Leadership Award, it will go to a mining c…
Placer plans for base metals
Since taking over the helm of Placer Dome (TSE) in 1988, Anthony (Tony) Petrina has overseen a flurry of mine-making that has enabled the international company to reach a gold production target of 1.4…
People Boise Creek Resources
Rand Buhler appointed a director.
People Florin Resources
Philip Speyer appointed president succeeding Logan Anderson who resigned; William Timmins appointed director succeeding Harold Moll who resigned.
Insider Trading Mentor ups stake in Agnico-Eagle
Mentor Exploration & Development (TSE), which controls Agnico-Eagle Mines (TSE), continues to increase its stake in the Toronto-based gold producer. During the first week in February, according to the…
Deak Resources reduces debt
After securing $3.4 million in loans from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund and the FedNor Core Industrial Program, Deak Resources (TSE) has been able to complete agreements for a $3-million private …
Spot prices at a glance (March 25, 1991)
Price (US) Week’s Change Gold* $364.20 – $ 1.00 Silver* $ 4.04 – $ 0.02 Platinum* $401.45 – $ 5.05 Nickel** $ 3.98 + $ 0.08 Lead** $ 0.27 $ 0.00 Copper*DA $ 1.08 – $ 0.02 Zinc*DD $ 0.54 + $ 0.00 Court…
NEWS IN BRIEF Marshall Minerals
Marshall Minerals (ASE) reported completing the acquisition of the 45% interest in the Sangold property at Foleyet, Ont., it did not already own. Marshall issued 748,886 shares at $1.05 per share (for…