Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Coal Association, Canmet fund new research study

A new study to jointly recommend new coal research and development plans will be funded by the Coal Association of Canada, and the Canada Centre for Mineral and Energy Technology, (canmet). A joint an…


CROSS-CUTS Plumbing the depths

Did subduction of one of the lithospheric plates off Vancouver Island end a million years ago? Or does this still continue today? For the answer, you may have to wait a few years. But an answer there …


Hayes confirms high grade at Alaskan mine property

Underground exploration by Hayes Resources on the former producing Cliff gold mine in Alaska, has confirmed the presence of a high grade vein. Held under option from Dasher Resources, the Cliff proper…


Maintenance THE EYES HAVE IT

Mechanical tests on hoist ropes are only an aid. Maintenance people should not rely solely on an instrument’s ability to detect broken wires, localized corrosion or other physical damage. Visual inspe…


Maintenance IN SYNCH

An important safety feature on friction hoists is the re-synchronizing mechanism. On completion of the hoisting cycle for one conveyance, it is automatically spotted at a predetermined position in the…


Dilution problems slow D’Or Val mine operation

Dilution troubles have slowed operations at the producing D’Or Val Mines gold mine in northwestern Quebec but according to a company spokesman, the problem seems to have been remedied. Daniel Gosselin…



Noramco companies active exploring near Fort Hope

A group of companies within the Noramco Mining Corp. fold have reported encouraging drill resaults from their properties near Fort Hope, Ont. At the Cadman Lake project, shared equally by partners Pur…


Maintenance MAINTAINING THE HOIST

Ensuring that a hoisting plant is safe and will run when it is needed requires more than the mandatory tests. The true price is constant vigilance aimed at detecting potential problems. Aware of the c…


The 1987 Coal Review CROWS NEST

Crows Nest Resources, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shell Canada, operates the Line Creek mine in the Elk Valley area of southeastern British Columbia. The mine started production in 1982 in order to s…


What’s New IMPROVED WHEEL LOADER

Dresser’s new 555 Pay* loader is available in bucket capacities ranging from 5.5 cu yd to 11 cu yd. Maximum breakout force of this 315-hp wheel loader is 60,000 lb. Internal, force-cooled, wet disc br…



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