Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Overshadowed by activities on the neighboring Eskay Creek property, joint venture partners Silver Butte Resources (VSE) and American Fibre (VSE) have quietly drilled some 20 holes totalling 10,135 ft….

A valuation report and fairness opinion of the proposed amalgamation of Vancouver companies International Mahogany (TSE), Goldsil Resources (TSE) and Magellan Resources (VSE) was completed recently. U…

A US$130 million bond issue arranged by Curragh Resources (TSE) to offset debts associated with various projects, including the purchase of a 20% stake in a Spanish smelter, was completed recently. Th…

ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US84-86 cents per lb. (Oct. 11, 1990). ANTIMONY: New York dealer US80-83 cents per lb. (Sep. 6, 1990). BISMUTH: New York dealer US$2.80-2.90 per lb. (Sep. 13, 1990). CADMIUM: …

Major companies involved in mining and metallurgy met recently in London, England, to initiate the formation of an international council on metals and the environment. The purpose is to promote enviro…

An option agreement has been signed by Adonos Resources (VSE) with a Chilean company whereby Adonos may earn a 50% interest in a rutile-gold-copper property in the northern part of the South American …

Since Aug. 2 when Iraq invaded Kuwait, gold investors seem to have had a permanent look of puzzlement etched on their faces. Increasing political tensions and the threat of a major military confrontat…

Montreal-based Canadian Liquid Air says it will build an on-site Vacuum Swing Adsorption (VSA) plant to supply oxygen to Placer Dome’s (TSE) new autoclave at the Campbell gold mill near Balmertown, On…

Rea Gold (TSE) is carrying out a due diligence review of the mineral assets of Kookaburra Gold (VSE) as a first step in plans to acquire a controlling interest in the Australian- backed junior. Althou…

Gold-producer Placer Dome (TSE) has put the fate of the 80-year-old Dome mine here in the hands of the United Steelworkers of America. On Oct. 11, the company delivered videotaped messages from Anthon…

If you ask the chief executive of a large Canadian mining company what business he is in, he is likely to give you a funny look before replying, “Why, the mining business, of course.” If you ask him t…

George Scott and Robert Barbero appointed directors succeeding Arthur Clemiss and John Ivany who resigned.