Managing MID-LIFE MUDDLE
Often the things I write about Oare the very things I’m strugOgling with. This article is a particularly tough one. As I consider what has been termed the “mid-life crisis” and the implications of ea…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
THE POWER OF PEDDLING
The ingenious and complex chain of companies that De Beers has set up to market diamonds worldwide has been called the most successful cartel of the century. The Central Selling Organization (cso) was…
50 Years Ago GOLD HOLDINGS SURRENDERED TO BRITISH GOVERNMENT?
One of our readers asks: Is it true that gold holdings of individuals in England had to be turned over to the government? All private holdings, both of coin and bullion, must be offered to the Bank of…
Maintenance BALANCING ACT
To achieve effective maintenance, it is necessary to always deal successfully with the work demand. This means being capable of handling the peak requiremen ts. When there is breakdown, maintenance wo…
Non-explosive
A non-explosive cracking agent for rock is being introduced on the Canadian market exclusively by Guy Guenette Ltd. of St-Laurent, Que. Called Betonamit, the product is a powder, which, when mixed wit…
Mine Visit DAKOTA VISIT
Four heap leachers are establishing themselves in the northern Black Hills area of South Dakota. Wharf Resources, with its Annie Creek and Foley Ridge pits, is the elder statesman. The others — MinVe…
New Wear System
A mechanically attached wear protection system called Kwick-Lok has been introduced by esco of Port Hope, Ont. It is designed to reduce abrasion in fel buckets, shovel dippers, chute liners, face shov…
Alberta Stock Exchange Borealis gains $1
A lawsuit launched by Borealis Exploration against NIM Management Ltd. and several of its partners, has translated into a healthy increase in the price of Borealis shares. They gained a $1 this week o…
Books in Review (August 28, 1989)
This is the first book to situate the Canadian mineral trade and Canada’s changing status as a resource exporter and importer within the context of the ongoing debate over strategic minerals. As such,…
Cassandra, Minnova drill Line property
A reverse circulation drill program is under way on the LINE claim property held under option by Minnova Inc. (TSE) from Cassandra Resources (VSE). The property is in Nevada. Minnova, which is conduct…
Dia Met buys diamond processor from LAC
Dia Met Minerals (VSE) of Kelowna, B.C., has reached an agreement in principal to purchase the diamond exploration program of LAC Minerals (TSE). Included in the package is a diamond processing plant …
Earnings Report (August 28, 1989)
Echo Bay Mines (TSE) posted a net profit of $7 million(US) or 7 cents per share for the second quarter. In the same period last year net earnings were $12.3 million or 13 cents per share. Revenue for…