Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Rising like a phoenix once again from its own ashes, Carolin Gold Mines is attempting yet another reincarnation. Trading activity on over-the-counter markets has picked up recently, probably in antici…

Acid mist is a serious problem for workers in electrowinning plants. Not only does it cause respiratory problems; it erodes their teeth. To maintain safe working conditions, large amounts of fresh ai…

Continuous Mining Systems of Sudbury, Ont., is now the exclusive distributor for Montabert underground drilling equipment. Located in France, Montab ert was one of the first companies involved in the …

The Magma copper mine, in San Manuel, Ariz., has bought three additional M-100 Lectra Haul trucks from Tulsa, Okla.-based Unit Rig & Equipment Co. The fleet rep resents the first complete factory re-m…

It is probable that more diamond drilling will be done in Canada this year than ever before if the plans of a host of new mining companies materialize. This deduction is made after a preliminary surv…

Drilling has expanded the area of known mineralization at the Crone Hill property held by Quartz Mountain Gold Corp. Located in Oregon, near the Nevada border, the property was tested for extensions a…

Readers will have noticed by now that our popular “Odds ‘n’ Sods” column has moved — we expect more or less permanently — to the editorial page, where it enjoys a prominence we hope it deserves. We …

With production expected from at least three mines in 1987 and a huge working capital of $40 million available, Granges Exploration is looking for at least one other precious metals acquisition. Accor…

A proxy battle is shaping up for control of Canadian Premium Resource Corp., which now is controlled by Mahogany Minerals. A dissident shareholders’ group is soliciting proxies for a new management sl…

A dewatering program is under way at the Maylac property held by Royal Oak Resources. Located three miles north of Geraldton, Ont., the Maylac mine saw limited production in 1958 producing 1,520 tons …

The staff of the Canadian Mines Handbook is currently in the process of updating old maps and compiling new maps for the 1987-88 edition, scheduled for publication in July. To ensure accuracy, holders…

Underground drilling at Treminco Resources’ Tom property near Yellowknife, N.W.T., has intersected a previously unknown vein. An assay of 0.46 oz gold was reported over 8.4 ft from the new structure w…