Major North American gold producer Corona Corp. (TSE) has expanded its international horizons by purchasing a 7% equity interest in Bond International Gold (TSE) for about $30 million(US). Australia-b…
Already mid- way through a feasibility program, Pacific Talc (VSE) is hoping to become British Columbia’s only producer of industrial talc products. The company has mineral rights to a large, proven t…
A team of scientists from Inco Ltd. who developed an innovative process to destroy cyanide in industrial effluents has been awarded an industrial technical achievement award. The 7-member team from In…
An attempt by Societe Miniere Louvem (TSE) to obtain an out-of-court settlement with Aur Resources (TSE) over a disputed massive sulphide discovery east of Val d’Or, Que., was discussed at the recent …
Signs that gold prices are on an upward trend provided some encouragement for investors and brokers during the past week. While trading still remains generally sluggish, many expect that if gold price…
A private placement involving 638,298 common shares of X-Cal Resources (TSE) at 47 cents per share has been arranged with two European financial institutions, X-Cal reports. Proceeds from the $300,00…
N.Y. Commodity Exchange Week’s High Low Close Change COPPER (in US cents per lb.) Jul108.50 106.60 107.20 — 8.80 Sep106.90 105.50 106.00 — 7.55 Dec104.00 102.90 1…
Buffeted by market conditions and copper prices, copper mining on Quebe c’s Gaspe Peninsula has had ups and downs over the years. One of the bleaker periods in the history of Gaspe Mines, Noranda Mine…
No one wishes a war, certainly not Canadians. But it would be folly, in any appraisal of the present situation, to ignore how developments in Europe (namely, preparations for another crisis) might aff…
By the adding of a third converter, and by dint of new efficiencies throughout the plant, Hudson Bay Mining & Smelting will raise its capacity to about 5,200 from the present 4,700 tons a day. This 50…
Shotcrete is making a comeback in Canada. After it was introduced into the Craigmont mine in British Columbia in 1966, it gained the notorious reputation of being the lowest-paying job in a mine. But …
The Northern Miner now can confirm its June 6 report regarding the sale of copper by U.S. producers to a foreign government (namely, France) for immediate delivery. However, the amount delivered was 5…
By continuing to browse you agree to our use of cookies. To learn more, click more information
Dear user, please be aware that we use cookies to help users navigate our website content and to help us understand how we can improve the user experience. If you have ideas for how we can improve our services, we’d love to hear from you. Click here to email us. By continuing to browse you agree to our use of cookies. Please see our Privacy & Cookie Usage Policy to learn more.