PDAC forum to focus on Whitehorse initiative
Three politicians from different regions of the country are to speak at the annual convention of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, March 27-31 in Toronto. They are: — William McKn…
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Franco-Nevada issue worth $38 million
Gold royalty company Franco-Nevada Mining (TSE) plans to raise at least $38 million through an offering of special warrants. The Toronto-based company has entered into an agreement with First Marathon…
LATIN AMERICA SPECIAL — Uruguay’s first modern gold mine
Although much smaller than nearby land-locked Paraguay, Uruguay offers a more favorable terrain for mineral exploration and was recently blessed with the startup of its first modern gold mine. Uruguay…
Grade of Arkansas `Crater of Diamonds’ sought
Diamonds from Arkansas made the big time recently — nothing less than the ultimate in prime-time television. And if a particular Arkansas gem wasn’t the highlight of the event, it was still there and…
LATIN AMERICA SPECIAL — Argentine copper potential draws
Just over a year ago, International Musto Explorations (VSE) signed an agreement to acquire the Bajo de la Alumbrera copper-gold deposit in the province of Catamarca, northwestern Argentina. The junio…
ODDS’N’SODS — Getting there was half the trouble
Well, sirs, I first heard of Anyox, B.C., way back in 1935 when I met a fellow riding the freight trains. (That seemed the thing to do in those days.) “I just came from Anyox,” he told me. “Worked in …
Letters welcome (March 15, 1993)
The Northern Miner welcomes letters to the editor. Letters should be typed and signed, and include the full name, address and telephone number of the writer (for verification of authorship). The North…
LATIN AMERICA SPECIAL — Metal prospects bleak, says think
Prospects for a recovery in demand for most industrial raw materials have faded outside the United States, says the latest Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) World Commodity Forecast. “Hard commodities…
Study of economic impact of mining in Ontario released
Mineral production in Ontario is a technologically advanced business that supplies a broad range of benefits to the province’s economy, according to a study by management consulting and accounting fir…
LATIN AMERICA SPECIAL — Venezuela a `hot spot’ for Canadian
Canadian companies are leading the rush to Venezuela’s Kilometre 88 district where Placer Dome (TSE) is exploring a gold deposit which, according to the speculation of mining analysts, has multi-milli…
Goldpost selling Ontario properties to St Andrew
Toronto-based junior Goldpost Resources (TSE) is selling its properties in northern Ontario to St Andrew Goldfields (TSE). The three contiguous gold properties — Hislop East, Holcorp and Valliere — …
LATIN AMERICA SPECIAL — Gold potential of Guyana, Suriname
Development of the large Omai gold mining project in Guyana has spurred exploration efforts in neighboring Suriname by one of the Omai partners. Golden Star Resources (TSE) which, with project partner…