Articles by Northern Miner Staff

In an unspectacular trading session, large blocks of four gold issues crossed the floor. Although the interest in Suffolk Resources, Sweany Gold, Varna Gold and Argus Resources, may have reflected a f…

When Northgate Exploration acquired a 13% equity stake in Campbell Resources and an option on 19.6%, it came as no surprise to Northgate watchers. Campbell’s Chibougamau gold/ copper interests made it…

The Aquarius gold mine, operated by Asarco Exploration Canada, is expected to produce 15,000 oz of gold this year. Located 22 miles east of Timmins, Ont., the mill began processing feed from a surface…

Infill drilling completed by Saskatchewan Mining Development Corp. on the Fork Lake gold property in Saskatchewan, has confirmed the continuity and high grade nature of the zone, the company says. Par…

Explorations of Toronto an option to earn a 50% interest in a 14-claim property in Tully Twp., 40 km northeast of Timmins, Ont. Under an agreement, after New Texmont has spent $400,000 within one year…

Results are now available from a recently-completed airborne geophysical survey covering an area of 6,000 square kilometres surrounding the city of Timmins, and conducted by Ontario’s ministry of nor…

Nevada geologists refer to it as the unknown factor in the business of mining gold reserves. In the wake of one thunderous splash, it can put a damper on even the most sophisticated mining plan, or at…

A new royalty agreement has been signed by partners in the Buckhorn heap leach gold mine in Nevada. The agreement clarifies the recovery by Cominco Resources International (76% interest) and Equinox R…

During a recent North American tour, a number of British analysts stopped in at Bryndon Ventures’ Rossland claims just south of Rossland B.C. While it isn’t known how long they spent at the property, …

Mining concerns devote the majority of their time and creative talents to the traditional aspects of the industry exploration, discovery and production. Cash flow is always important, but has been vie…

Drilling by Conquest Yellowknife Resources on a property near the Renabie mine, has confirmed the presence of the Renabie shear zone on the claims. Located northeast of Wawa, Ont., the property adjoin…

A significant new gold discovery has been made by Asamera Minerals at its Cannon mine property near Wenatchee, Wash. Word of the find comes fresh on the heels of a takeover offer for Asamera Inc. by G…