Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Mount Logan forever
A nation true to history does not strip its war heroes of their medals during times of peace or belittle the contributions of its pioneering builders during times of prosperity. Why then does the gove…
Juniors hot on trail of African gold
Undaunted by low gold prices and the challenges of working in Africa, a host of junior explorers have made gold discoveries during recent drilling campaigns on the continent.In Ghana, West Africa, ong…
NAP raises more funds
North American Palladium (PDL-T) is proceeding with a $220-million equity financing to help fund an expansion program at its Lac des les palladium mine in northwestern Ontario.Lac des les, in additi…
EuroZinc to boost output
The addition of a cone crusher will enable EuroZinc Mining (EZM-V) to expand projected mill throughput to 1.8 million tonnes per year at the Aljustrel zinc-copper-lead project in southern Portugal.The…
De Beers ups Ashton Mining bid to A$745m
South Africa’s De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBRSY-Q) has announced a new cash offer of A$2.28 per share for Australian-listed Ashton Mining, trumping Rio Tinto’s (RTP-N) A$1.85 bid by A43, or…
Rubicon to drill Lewis Lake
Rubicon Minerals (RMX-V) has begun drill-testing eight targets at the Lewis Lake massive sulphide property in north-central Newfoundland.The program is being funded by Billiton Exploration Canada, whi…
SouthernEra tests MacKay Lake for Snap Lake extension
Toronto-based SouthernEra Resources (SUF-T) will drill a second hole on its MacKay Lake property in order to test for extensions of the Snap Lake kimberlite dyke complex.Situated in the Northwest Terr…
EVENTS (October 16, 2000)
Oct. 20-22 Gem Conference 2000: Diamonds in the New Millennium. — Organizer: Vancouver Community College, Sheraton Wall Centre, Vancouver, B.C. Contact: Donna Hawrelko. Tel: (604) 926-2599. Fax: (604…
MEETINGS (October 16, 2000)
Oct. 16 Gossan — annual, general; 10 a.m., Sheraton Winnipeg Hotel, 161 Donald St., WinnipegOct. 16 Landis — annual, specialOct. 16 Redaurum — annualOct. 17 Big Blackfoot…
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Stillwater mine watch continues
Mining analysts are keeping a close watch on Stillwater Mining (SWC-A) as it struggles to expand operations at its namesake mine in the Beartooth Mountains of Montana.Roger Chaplin of Canaccord Capita…