It was John E. Hammell’s ambition to “crack open the north,” and he did that through his pioneering use of aircraft. Hammell’s perseverance led to the eventual development of the Flin Flon operations …
As superintendent of mines at Inco’s Sudbury operations beginning in 1931, Ralph Douglas Parker embarked upon a long-range plan that over the years brought the nickel producer into the forefront of th…
Shares of Queenston Mining (TSE) were active recently following speculation related to a 5-hole drill program on the company’s Matachewan, Ont., joint venture with Strike Minerals (COATS). The program…
Valuation of mineral deposits and companies will be the subject of the Canadian Insitute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum’s sixth mineral economics symposium Jan. 17 at Toronto’s Sheraton Centre. S…
A recent hole drilled by Westmin Resources (TSE) returned 23 ft. grading 1.10 oz. gold per ton from a new gold- bearing structure on the SB property near Stewart, B.C. The discovery is reported to be …
A cease-trading order against Borealis Exploration (ASE) has been lifted by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) which will allow the junior to buy back more than 576,000 of its own common shares (…
Toronto-based Kerr Addison Mines (TSE) intends to sell its 30.5% stake in Calgary-based oil and gas producer Anderson Exploration. Kerr’s 6.2 million shares of Anderson are worth nearly $100 million a…
A recent agreement between Link Resources (VSE) and Asiatel Media (VSE) will provide for ongoing exploration of the Hoodoo and Inhini properties in the Iskut River camp of northwestern British Columbi…
Viola Rita MacMillan had two careers in the Canadian mining industry. She and her husband teamed up as prospectors and developers of several substantial mineral deposits across the country. She was al…
Minefinders get the glory, but the minebuilders get the ore. For 65 years, while others discovered and financed the deposits, John C. MacIsaac applied his energies to breaking the first rock, sinking …
The San Luis gold mine operated by Battle Mountain Gold (TSE) is expected to become the largest producing gold mine in Colorado next year once it reaches its targeted annual production rate of 60,000 …
If a positive production decision is made on the Capas gold property in the Philippines, West Gold Explorations will be granted a 5-year tax holiday, says Grizzly Creek Resources (VSE). Grizzly Creek …
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