Base metals exploration focus of Bathurst moot
A 4-day symposium is planned by the New Brunswick Prospectors and Developers Association (NBPDA) and the Department of Natural Resources and Energy (DNRE), June 10-13. The symposium combines field tri…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
U.S.Report BMR stresses lack of Desert Tortoise
An environmental survey conducted by BMR Gold (ASE) over the company’s America Mine gold project in San Bernardino Cty., Calif., failed to locate any desert tortoise. The tortoise is known to inhabit …
Chemicals to cost US$1 billion by 1993
By 1993 almost $1 billion will be spent annually on about 10 billion pounds of chemicals and materials by Canadian and U.S. mining operations. This will be an increase of almost 37% over 1988, and on …
Corona increasing stake in Breakwater
With recent purchases of more than three million shares and an agreement to buy an additional 10 million shares, Corona (TSE) is increasing its stake in Breakwater Resources (TSE) to 27.6%. In a separ…
Feasibility study complete next month on Eagle River project
The feasibility study in progress at the Hemlo Gold (TSE), Central Crude (TSE) joint venture at Mishibishu Lake, Ont., should be completed next month, says Hemlo Gold President John Harvey. “If the fe…
Suit names Aurizon
Named as one of three defendants in a proceeding commenced in the Supreme Court of British Columbia is Aurizon Mines (TSE). The company says the action, launched by a private company, is related to an…
Atlantic Goldfields no longer mining
As a result of a merger between Atlantic Goldfields (COATS) and Norcast, Atlantic’s main interests have switched from mining to producing grinding media from Norcast’s three iron and steel foundries. …
Aur, Louvem drop as latest drilling returns low values
Pressure to satisfy the market’s desire to know how drilling is progressing at the Louvicourt Twp. massive sulphide project is taking its toll on the share prices of Aur Resources (TSE) and Societe Mi…
Michele keen on Quebec bet
Junior Michele Gold Mines (VSE), which recently raised working capital of $97,000 through a private placement, is seeking financing or a partner to explore property in the Lake Kenogami- Chicoutimi ar…
IOCC GOLD OPTIONS (May 07, 1990)
Options Open Series Volume Last Interest May 380 C 25 2.50 1,448 May 390 C 38 0.80 1,122 Aug 380 C 30 12.00 149 Aug 390 C 114 8.50 579 Aug 420 C 25 2.75 941 Aug 450 C 41 0.70 1,697 Nov 400 C 105 13.00…
Editorial Shaking investors’ confidence
Mineral exploration across Canada is suffering through a gloomy time, but in Ontario explorationists could find it even more difficult to continue their efforts as a result of the recent debacle at th…
Cominco to continue work on Estella
After identifying high base metal values during soil sampling in 1989, Cominco (TSE) plans further work on the Estella property near Kimberley, B.C., in 1990. The work will include geophysical surveyi…