1988



Nanisivik Mines ups stake in Highwood

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Mineral Resources International (TSE), Nanisivik Mines, recently acquired an additional 462,000 shares of Highwood Resources (TSE), increasing its stake in that company to…


Books Premise examined

The Centre for Resource Studies examines the wide-held premise that “more remote” means “less economic” for mineral exploration and development. The economic analysis and comparison of mining potentia…



Evaluating properties that have no proven reserves

From a presentation by Ross Lawrence, P.Eng., to the Toronto Geological Discussion Group. There are three broad categories of accepted valuation methodologies: income, cost and market techniques. All …


John Hansuld – 1988’s Mining Man of the Year

In an industry where the brightest geologists often go unrewarded with even one major discovery, the development of a gold mine is considered an achievement not to be taken lightly. So when a junior r…


Letter to the Editor Golden Rose history

In your paper of Nov 21, page 13, was an article on Noramco that interested me greatly. In that story, reference is made to the Golden Rose mine of Ontario. I would like to know if it is the Golden Ro…


Metal Prices FREE MARKET (December 26, 1988)

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in Pound Sterling per tonne, except zinc and nickel ($US per tonne) Date Dec 20 Dec 19 Dec 16 Dec 15 Dec 14 Copper 1890-1893 1787…


Ontario paves way for base metals exploration

Hosting one of the biggest volcanogenic massive sulphide deposits (Kidd Creek) in the country, Ontario is hoping base metals exploration will pick up after a presentation at a recent mines and mineral…


LAC banks proceeds from Stillwater sale

Proceeds of $48 million(C) accruing to LAC Minerals (TSE) from the sale of its one-third interest in the Stillwater platinum-palladium mine in Montana have not been earmarked for any particular corpor…


Letter to the Editor Central Crude uneconomic widths

As a subscriber of The Northern Miner and a shareholder of Central Crude Ltd. I must question the integrity of the writer and your paper regarding the final comment referring to “uneconomic widths” “N…


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