Articles by Northern Miner Staff








Xstrata, Erdene Set To Open Donkin Coal Mine

VANCOUVER — Underground coal mining is making a comeback in Nova Scotia. After several years of development, Xstrata’s (XTA-L, XSRAF-O) Canadian coal subsidiary and partner Erdene Resource Developmen…



Toronto Stock Exchange -February 9-12

The TSX composite index finished the Feb. 9-12 period higher despite a mid-period slump over concerns surrounding China’s decision to increase its bank reserve requirements. The move had investors wor…


TSX Venture Exchange -February 9-12

A week of gains lifted the S&P TSX Venture composite index back close to 1,500 over the Feb. 9-12 trading period. Over the week, which was shortened by the Family Day holiday in Ontario, the board…


Katanga Mining's KOV and Kamato copper-cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Katanga Springs Back To Life

The storm of the financial crisis is now behind Katanga Mining (KAT-T) and the company is looking to its operational strength to rebuild its balance sheet.Katanga — which was on the brink of ruin when the financial crisis first struck due…


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