Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Glimmer, Noranda deal

Glimmer Resources (VSE) has optioned a gold prospect to Noranda Exploration, the exploration arm of Noranda Inc. (TSE). The 13-claim property is in Hislop and Beatty twps., Ont. Glimmer has also signe…


Noble Peak cuts good hole at Mac

The first assay results from drilling on the Mac zone by Noble Peak Resources (ASE) have been received. The first hole intersected 13.7 ft grading 0.18 oz gold per ton whereas the second assayed 0.21 …


Montreal Exchange Mazarin leads way

It’s not gold, but the relatively rich graphite reserves Mazarin Inc. reports it has uncovered near the Quebec-Labrador border may make the Quebec junior a wealthy company. Mazarin traded more than 1….


Prime updates SNIP project

A number of capital projects were completed on the SNIP gold project 65 miles northwest of Stewart, B.C., in 1988-89 by operator Cominco Ltd. (TSE), shareholders of Prime Resources (VSE) were told rec…


Cominco starts 1989 drilling at Tulsequah Chief

After tripling the reserve potential last year, Cominco Ltd. (TSE) is about to start the first phase of the 1989 work program at the Tulsequah Chief base metal/precious metal project in northwestern B…


Canamax moves will save $2.5 million

Canamax Resources (TSE) expects to save $2.5 million a year by reducing its exploration staff, shutting down its Toronto offices and moving to Vancouver. And while President Wayne Lenton said speculat…



Metal Prices FUTURES PRICES (June 12, 1989)

N.Y. Commodity Exchange Week’s High Low Close Change COPPER (in US cents per lb.) Jun106.40 106.40 106.50 — 7.10 Jul109.10 106.70 107.30 — 7.20 Sep107.90 106.00 1…


Bathurst anomaly of Sharpe Energy drawing interest

Sharpe Energy & Resources (VSE), formed some five years ago to investigate a geophysical base metal bet in New Brunswick, is not giving up in that province. Banking on geophysical findings within a fa…


Tamrock gains in Baker Hughes sale

Finnish manufacturer Tampella Ltd. plans to strengthen the grip of subsidiary Tamrock on the underground drilling and loading business by acquiring the machinery operations of Baker Hughes Inc. for an…



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