Books Environmental text
Mine Environmental Engineering, in two volumes, gives a general introduction to the state-of-the- art on mine environmental engineering. It systematically presents the major environmental problems of …
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Valdez Creek could re-open
Representatives from MVP Capital (TSE) and Cambior (TSE) flew into Valdez, Alaska, recently to take a look at the Valdez Creek placer gold mine. After producing 60,431 oz. of refined gold last year, t…
Future metal prices elusive
The papers delivered last year at a conference held by the Institute of Mining and Metallurgy in London, England, have been compiled and published as a book, titled Metals 2000. The contributors asses…
Greenstone drills two base metal properties
Drilling has commenced on two of Greenstone Resources’ (TSE) main base metal properties in Quebec and British Columbia. The company has two drills at work on its Scott Lake property, held jointly with…
Golconda acquires third Oregon bet
An agreement has been signed between Calgary-based Golconda Resources (ASE) and Manville Sales whereby Golconda can acquire the Meadow Lake gold property in eastern Oregon. Manville Sales is a unit of…
Aur seizure improper: court
Montreal-based St. Genevieve Resources (TSE) appears to have won the first round in its legal fight with Aur Resources (TSE) for control of about 8.4 million shares of Societe Miniere Louvem (TSE). A …
Westar Mining object of market speculation
Is a restructuring, redemption, or all-out takeover at hand for holders of preferred shares of Westar Mining (TSE)? Recent market action would suggest that the street thinks something is in the works….
People (January 15, 1990)
FALCONBRIDGE — George Reed retired as vice-president and general manager after more than 32 years of service.
Analysts remain bullish on gold in 1990
The price of gold closed last year at about the same level as it started, around US$400 per oz. As heartening as that may be to some, the real story is the precious metal spent most of the year tradin…
VSM and Serem option Orient bet
An option to acquire a 60% interest in the Grevet property of Ressources Orient (ME) near Matagami, Que., has been reached in principle with Serem Quebec and Exploration VSM (ME), Orient reports. The …
Vancouver Stock Exchange Metals prices get close watch
With the equity markets in a back-to-business mode after the holiday season, brokers and investors are keeping a close eye on prices for precious and base metals. Gold prices appear to be once again b…
Agnico-Eagle board declares dividend (January 15, 1990)
The board of directors of Toronto- based Agnico-Eagle Mines (TSE) recently declared a US10 cents per share dividend payable May 1, 1990, to shareholders of record April 3.