1988 — a year for important Quebec developments
In Quebec, 1988 was marked by the completion of important development projects which came to fruition. Seven gold and two base metal mines went into production, with gold production during the first n…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Explorers say it’s cheaper to find gold in Nevada
The recent announcement from Great Britain that Minerals and Resources Corp. (Minorco) has been given the go ahead to bid for Consolidated Gold Fields sparked renewed interest in the Nevada gold belt….
Leaching site gives Durga chance to generate cash
Busy Durga Resources (ASE) recently acquired the facilities it needs to process 10,000 tons of tailings material at the Boss mine gold project in southern Nevada. Having secured an interest in Silver …
Orebodies right under your nose
If 13 years ago I had offered you the exact location of the Hemlo gold deposit, would you have been interested? As a matter of fact, I did. A total of 3,500 people were provided with the information, …
Brican Drill Testing Nevada Gold Discovery
The Cottonwood gold discovery on the North Peak project in the Battle Mountain district of Nevada will be further tested by closely spaced vertical holes, say partners Brican Resources (VSE) and Bow V…
Gold Canyon, Bradner team up on Blue Dog
An equal joint venture partnership is being formed by Gold Canyon Resources (VSE) and Bradner Resources (VSE) to further develop the Blue Dog gold project in Washington Cty., Idaho. .T The partners …
Flin Flon – Snow Lake leads exploration in Manitoba
The greenstone belts of northern Manitoba continue to be the focus of base and precious metals exploration and development programs. The most active area is the Flin Flon-Snow Lake greenstone belt, st…
Obituary Dennis Fairbairn
Mining lost one of its brightest assayers when Dennis Fairbairn died recently following a brief illness. He was 71. A native of Victoria, B.C., Fairbairn was known for his strong views on gold explora…
Huldra Silver eyeing production at Treasure Mountain
Subject to a favorable feasibility study and necessary financing, Huldra Silver (VSE) says it intends to place its Treasure Mountain silver-lead-zinc project near Hope, B.C., into production. The comp…
Gold funds as of Feb. 28
BGR Goldcorp Central MVP Capital Net value $12.06 9.01 6.61 0.78 Price $9.50 6.125 5.75 0.66 Discount 21.23% 32.0% 13.0% 15…
Earning Report (March 06, 1989)
Homestake Mining Co. (NYSE) reports fourth quarter net income of $15.8 million(US) or 16 cents per share on revenue of $125.7 million. For the same pe riod a year earlier the company reported net inc…
Alberta Stock Exchange Volumes pick up
Following a period of inactivity, volumes picked up again this week and a number of issues made significant progress. Large blocks of the Bitech Energy Resources, Casamiro Resources and Pelham Gold is…