1993



EXPLORATION ’93 — Arequipa eyes Peruvian copper

As Ed Horne said three-quarters of a century ago, “all the good geology does not stop at the Ontario boundary.” Bearing in mind the injunction, Arequipa (VSE) is horning its way into Peru along the ex…



EXPLORATION ’93 — Gregor drills Hemlo property

Having performed stripping and mapping, Gregor Goldfields (CDN) now plans to complete a 10,000-ft. drill program on its Marathon gold project. Surface samples from the 264-claim property, near Hemlo, …


LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Mining loses a real friend

Our family was deeply saddened by the passing of one of the many contributors to The Northern Miner. I am speaking of Andrew P. Horne, known affectionately to me as Uncle Andy. (Editor’s note: A brief…


Tombstone plans to raise runds

Having recently applied for a listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Tombstone Explorations (VSE) plans to raise $10.8-13 million by selling special warrants at $2.17 each. Broker Wood Gundy is the ag…


Bugs feed on zinc contamination

Scientists from the United Kingdom-based research laboratory of Shell have joined forces with Dutch experts to solve the problem of contamination from the site of one of the world’s most efficient zin…


AMC challenging EPA in court

The American Mining Congress (AMC) has filed a lawsuit challenging the failure of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to review primary and secondary national ambient air quality standards …



Evidence presented in Denison hearing

The presentation of evidence in the arbitration hearing between Denison Mines (TSE) and Ontario Hydro ended in early November. Each side will summarize the evidence and complete presentation of argume…


Eldorado acquires Argentinian ground

Through staking, options to purchase and joint ventures, Eldorado (TSE) now has mineral rights to 1,000 square miles in northwestern Argentina, along the Chilean border. The claims extend for 75 miles…


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