Cominco, Platinova outlining wollastonite
Work by Cominco Ltd. on a wollastonite property near Tweed, Ont., has identified a zone striking for 1,000 m. Partner Platinova Resources says that the zone could host several million tons of the indu…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Open cut blast planned by Wye
A stripping program has been completed on the Saganaga Lake property owned by Wye Resources. Located 140 km west of Thunder Bay, Ont., the property covers several gold showings associated with quartz-…
Villeneuve in Mishibishu
An exploration program is in progress on ground held by Villeneuve Resources in the Mishibishu Lake area. Located west of Wawa, Ont., the property is believed to host geology similar to that occurring…
Inco to spend $26.9 million on mine project
A major mining development project has been announced by Inco Ltd. for its underground nickel-mining operations at Thompson, Man. The project, valued at $26.9 million, involves development of the 1-C …
Lack of infrastructure slows growth in northwest B.C.
Northwest British Columbia is a vast area with significant mineral potential. Having examined this region on a variety of occasions over the past 10-15 years, the provincial government has noted that …
Site construction is on schedule at Skyline bet
Construction and mobilization of the mill equipment is on schedule at its wholly-owned Johnny Mountain gold property located north of Stewart, B.C., Skyline Explorations reports. The recreation hall a…
Coronado to drill Troymin’s Yellowknife gold prospect
Coronado Resources plans to start a 2,500-ft drilling program on Troymin Resources’ MON gold prospect near Yellowknife, Y.T., by mid-November. Drilling in 10-12 holes will test the A zone area and alo…
Ludgate drilling continues, Garrison
Drilling will continue on the Ludgate Zone in Michaud Twp., near Matheson, Ont. Coats-listed Garrison Creek Consolidated Mines, which holds a 40% interest in the ground, is the operator. But the progr…
Tanqueray exploring in several regions of Canada
Tanqueray Resources has expanded its exploration activites during the past quarter, the company says. In the N.W.T., Tanqueray has acquired an option to earn a 47.5% interest in a 15,000-acre property…
Encouraging results released by Maufort
Encouraging results have been released by Maufort Resources from its Tiblemont gold property in northwestern Quebec. Geological surveys, trenching, channel sampling and drilling indicate five differen…
Toronto Stock Exchange Modest rebound during week of declines
A modest rebound was recorded today on the Toronto Stock Exchange, following a week long slide which clipped another 90 pts off the composite index during our review week. At the close, the tse compos…
Job vacancies surveyed
Mining is among industries cited by Technical Service Council in a quarterly survey of job vacancies among 1,700 firms across Canada. The survey, the Council says, represents openings in the mining, m…