Court action possibile
Potash producers in Saskatchewan are preparing themselves for the possibility of court action over allegations that they are “dumping” potash onto the market in the U.S. Sources tell The Northern Mine…
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Wharf sees 50% jump in Dakota gold output
A much improved operating performance at Wharf Resources’ South Dakota gold properties could precipitate a 50% increase in production next year, according to Alan Farmer, president. Leaching operation…
Rayrock has option to buy control of Midland Energy
Midland Energy says a sampling program by Rayrock Resources on its Bellavista gold property in Costa Rica has confirmed previous assay results. Rayrock has been granted a 60-day extension to complete …
Northumberland is underground
A $1-million underground exploration and bulk sampling program is un der way on the Cochrane Hill gold property held by partners Northumberland Mines (70%), MSV Inc. (15%), Atlantic Gold Mines (15%) a…
Editorial Research is alive and well
Research in the mining industry has been in the news of late, seemin g to debunk Science Council of Canada Chairman Stuart Smith’s contention earlier this year that the industry has been dragging its …
Total Erickson completes major exploration program
A major exploration program has been completed at Total Erickson Resources’ Cassiar, B.C., gold property. And with the company’s new process plant now in operation, production from the Erickson mine d…
Vancouver Stock Exchange Signs of a downturn at year-end
Wednesday close, Nov 26 The traditional year-end downturn in Vancouver may have arrived. But it might not last long because the Casa Berardi area in Quebec is starting to heat up again and Saskatchewa…
Mining’s unique practices questioned at Lac appeal
Sir Harry Oakes, Benny Hollinger and William Wright, if they were al ive today, would all likely testify that the mineral exploration business in Canada is different from any other commercial enterpri…
Spud Valley results favourable: McAdam
Diamond drilling by McAdam Resources on its Spud Valley gold propert y on Vancouver Island is continuing to yield favorable results, reports President John H. McAdam. Systematic drilling of the Linton…
Brohn’s Gilt Edge reserve estimate
An estimate of mineable reserves at the Gilt Edge gold property nea r Lead, South Dakota, has been completed by a consulting engineer. Controlled by Brohm Resources, the property was purchased from La…
Gold output for Galactic Resources may come up short
Galactic Resources says 42,000 oz of gold was produced from its Summitville project in Colorado by mid-November. Production started June 5 and Galactic says a profit of $522,073 was posted for the qua…
Montreal Exchange Abby takes high road
Wednesday close, Nov 26 A fairly new listing on the Montreal Exchange, Abbey Exploration, was the most active trader with 243,000 shares changing hands driving the stock up to 70 cents before closing…