Van Nest acquires Gateford Resources
COATS-listed Gateford Resources recently announced the private placement of two million common shares and one million warrants to purchase common shares for an aggregate consideration of $400,000 to V…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
THE EDITORIAL PAGE Science fiction, American style
Summertime is a good time to relax in the sun and do some good reading. But as you know, it’s sometimes difficult to separate the fact from the fiction. Take a recent feature story in America’s scienc…
Books (July 27, 1987)
The Fifth International Wollaston Basin Symposium Proceedings edited by C.G. Carlson and J.E. Christopher. Contains 25 full length papers and 4 abstracts. Softbound $43.50(C) ISBN 0-921547-17-X; Har…
Asamera Minerals files prospectus
Calgary-based Asamera Minerals has completed an initial public offering through Midland Doherty Ltd. and Dominion Securities Inc. Under the terms of the offering, Asamera has agreed to sell 2.5 millio…
People (July 27, 1987)
FOUR SEASONS RESOURCES — Paul W. Richardson appointed senior geological ** ** consultant. **…
Denison stronger despite 1987 earnings drop
Despite a drop in 1987 first half earnings, Denison Mines continues to strengthen its financial position. The company reported consolidated net earnings for the six months ended June 30, 1987 of $9,03…
Carolin options B.C. property to Dome Explor.
An agreement has been signed whereby Carolin Mines will option its gold property near Likely, B.C. to Dome Exploration. Under the agreement, Dome can earn a 60% interest in the prospect for an expendi…
News in Brief (July 27, 1987)
Meacon Bay Resources reports it has completed a private placement of 1,000,000 of its units at 10 cents per unit. Each unit consists of one common share and one share purchase warrant, each of the la…
Interaction drilling for Carlin-type sold
A drill program is under way at Interaction Resources’ Mill property in Lander Cty., Nev. The company has the right to earn a 51% interest in the property which is owned by Brican Resources and Bow Va…
Jonpol and Cominco begin program at Garrcon project
Jonpol Explorations and Cominco Ltd. recently agreed to begin a $2-million exploration program on the Garrcon property in Garrison, Twp., Ont. Under the agreement, the funds will be spent over two ye…
Option obtained on placer leases
An option to acquire a 50% interest in four placer-mining leases in the Quesnel mining district near Barkerville, B.C., has been obtained by hwi Industries. The company reports the Barkerville area pr…
Scotia Prime gearing up to drill
Scotia Prime Resources Inc, wholly-owned by ase-listed Petroco, is in the midst of a $1.6- million financing for exploration work on two gold properties in Nova Scotia. President Graig K. Millar, a lo…