Articles by Northern Miner Staff



Toronto Stock Exchange Indices (August 20, 1990)

Aug. 14 Aug. 13 Aug. 10 Aug. 9 Aug. 8 HIGH LOW Composite “300” 3497.52 3478.50 3476.61 3476.91 3476.04 4009.47 3334.13 Metals & Minerals3180.75 3177.39 3197.77 3232.36 3226.85 3453.06 2850.84 Integrat…


Vior gets another good intersection

A single high-grade drill intersection of 30.7 ft. grading 0.69 oz. gold per ton has been reported by Inco (TSE) and its two partners from the Douay joint venture, eight miles northeast of Joutel, Que…


Gulf crisis brings volatility back to gold prices

The gold price is proving to be extremely volatile as investors react quickly to political manoeuvering in the Middle East. In recent days, gold soared to US$415.50 as the likelihood of armed conflict…


Glimmer drill program ends on a high note

Drilling on Glimmer Resources’ (VSE) Beatty-Hislop property near Matheson, Ont., Noranda (TSE) has discovered another mineralized zone, almost 300 ft. east of any previously known mineralization. Two …


Hecla seizes majority position in Acadia

Through a recent share transaction, U.S.-based Hecla Mining (NYSE) has gained a majority interest in Acadia Mineral Ventures (TSE). Hecla now holds 52.5% of Acadia’s common stock and its chairman, Art…



Dome mine plan for Timmins

A new long-term mining plan has been completed by Placer Dome (TSE) for the company’s high-cost Dome gold mine at Timmins, Ont., where 587 unionized Steelworkers have been on strike since May 7. The p…


Star drilling a disappointment

The first phase of drilling on the Star property in southeastern British Columbia has been completed. Barkhor Resources (VSE) is earning a 50% interest in the property from Kokanee Resources (VSE) in …



Equity Silver earnings steady

Earnings for the first half of 1990 for Equity Silver Mines (TSE) stood virtually unchanged over the previous year. The company reported earnings for common shareholders of $8.2 million for the six mo…


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