Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Marcel Konings, Holland-born geophysicist, died recently in a car accident in Zimbabwe. He was 39. Holder of a B.A.Sc. degree from the University of Toronto, Konings specialized in geological engineer…

Although the Vancouver Stock Exchange’s composite index remained virtually unchanged at the 524-level, the resource index did an about-face during the week ended Feb. 19, dropping 27.46 points to 557….

Assay results were released by Tenajon Resources (VSE) from a 13-hole surface drill program completed by Westmin Resources (TSE) on the Kansas and West Kansas zones at the SB property near Stewart, B….

As investors waited for an announcement on whether the Middle East war will end before the vital ground battle gets underway, share prices continued to drift higher during the week ended Feb. 19. A de…

A new gold discovery has created some excitement in Benoit Twp., Que., not far from VSM’s Grevet base metal property. Quick to capitalize on the find, which returned 53.3 ft. grading 0.18 oz. gold per…

Four Seasons Resources Ltd. (FSR:VSE) has changed its name to FSR Industries Inc. with a consolidation of capital on a 1-new-for-32Dold-share basis. The transfer agent is Montreal Trust.

Regulatory requirements that are unclear, difficult to interpret and constantly changing are a form of political risk that is choking off investment in North America’s mineral resources. Political ris…

Writedowns totalling $17.4 million tarnished an otherwise sterling earnings record at Hemlo Gold Mines (TSE). The company reported net income of $23.6 million (27 cents per share) for the year ended D…

A second drill rig has been mobilized by Freewest Resources (TSE) into the company’s 100% owned Lac Pusticamica property in Benoit Twp., Que., where a significant gold discovery was made earlier this …

Marshall Minerals (ASE) recently increased its stake in Eden Roc Minerals by exercising options to acquire an additional 5.92 million Eden Roc (TSE) common shares for an aggregate consideration of $1….

When it comes to putting gold deposits into production, five are sometimes better than one. At least that’s the theory that Corona (TSE) senior geologist John Thompson is working with as he attempts t…

A recent agreement with Dia Met Minerals (VSE) will allow Uranerz Exploration and Mining to participate in a diamond exploration program owned 100% by Dia Met within a specific but undisclosed area of…