Articles by Northern Miner Staff

The latest drill results from the Eskay Creek project north of Stewart, B.C., include more impressive high-grade gold and silver assays from the 21B deposit where operator Calpine Resources (VSE) is c…

Some of Canada’s newest mines have been targeted by union organizers as the United Steelworkers of America attempts to replenish numbers lost through recent layoffs. Among them are the Holt-McDermott …

A bulk sample from the Duquesne mine project north of Rouyn- Noranda, Que., produced 2,820 oz. gold which sold for about $1.3 million, Radisson Mining Resources (ME) announced. Size of the sample, tre…

A preliminary reserve estimate is expected soon from Spirit Lake Explorations (ME) for the company’s Edwards gold property, 37 miles northeast of Wawa, Ont. The claims are underlain by the same shear …

What received more attention for the week ended April 3: Pezim- related companies via trading in the market or Pezim himself in the press? Notice of a hearing by the British Columbia Securities Commis…

Toronto-based Northfield Minerals (ASE) has signed a definitive agreement to purchase control of the Cheminis gold mine property near Larder Lake, Ont., where recommissioning of the shaft, surface and…

Teck (TSE) will soon make a bid to acquire a substantial portion of Pine Point Mines (TSE) through Nunachiaq, a private company jointly owned by Teck, Metallgesellschaft of Germany and M.I.M Holdings …

A new flurry of takeover rumors has dramatically boosted the share price of Continental Gold (VSE), a Vancouver- based junior which owns 70% of the advanced Mt. Milligan gold- copper project, north of…

The rush is on as mining majors battle small-time prospectors for control of more than 1,000 reopened claims in the Cobalt area of northern Ontario. Since 7 a.m., April 3, official opening time, stake…

Last week’s collapse in bullion prices might have created a “second chance” buying opportunity for investors to pick up gold shares at a discount. But, judging by the lacklustre trading pattern during…

The Macassa gold mine of LAC Minerals (TSE) near Kirkland Lake, Ont., smashed its previous records by posting a single-month gold output of 12,353 oz. in March. The mine had never before produced more…

The acquisition of a U.S. copper producer and investments in two of Canada’s largest mining companies contributed to higher annual earnings for Toronto-based Metall Mining (TSE). Metall, a 62.7% owned…