2006


Fund Manager Joe Foster

Van Eck’s Joe Foster ponders gold’s future

As gold touches 24-year highs, The Northern Miner turned to mining expert and portfolio manager Joe Foster for an analysis of how it all happened and where gold prices are going….




The outlook for base metals in 2006

In the base metals complex, we remain most positive on zinc for 2006, followed by nickel, copper, aluminum, tin and lead, respectively. We see aggregate upside potential of a further 10-15% in the fir…


Mine geologist John Plecash points out a mineralized zone on the 190 Level of the Island Gold project near Dubreuilville, Ont.

Island Gold moving toward production

Dubreuilville, Ont. — Quiet but effective development work at the Island Gold project, a short drive from this lumber town, should bring a new gold mine to Ontario in the next few months….



Donald Coxe

Donald Coxe to speak at Monday Luncheon

A “Renaissance man,” senior investment executive and sought-after speaker will address the Mineral Outlook Luncheon on Monday, March 6. Canadian-born, Donald Coxe has a foot in both this country and t…



In summer 2005, Chief Glenn Nolan (centre, red sweater) of the Missanabie Cree First Nation, led a canoe trip to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 9, which encompasses the northern portion of Ontario. The 3-month journey involved celebrations in many of the 49 communities inside the treaty boundaries and concluded with a ceremony in Canada's capital, Ottawa. Nolan is a PDAC director and a member of the association's Aboriginal Affairs Committee.

Aboriginal participation in the mineral industry

In 2005, PDAC established an Aboriginal Affairs Committee with a mandate to keep the board and membership informed on aboriginal affairs as they may impact on exploration and development in Canada. Pr…


Trade Show (January 23, 2006)

Company Booth
2iC Australia 1037
Abitibi Geophysics 805
Accurassay Laborator…



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