Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Atna Resources options Monterde project in Mexico

After walking away from the Madison cobalt project in Missouri, junior Atna Resources (ATN-T) is focusing its attention on a deal with privately owned Kimber Resources to option a 100% interest in the…



Showing our mettle

Canada’s resource industries basked in a rare show of government support in mid-September, underscored by a push to improve market access for metals and minerals and forestry products in Europe. And s…


First drill results downgrade Luicho gold prospect

Results from the first four drill holes of a planned 70-hole reverse-circulation program on the highly touted Luicho gold prospect in southern Peru fell well short of market expectations for Pacific R…


South Africa puts brakes on industry consolidation

Earlier this year, Franco-Nevada Mining (FN-T) described its proposed merger with Gold Fields (GOLD-Q) as a process similar to getting married. All seemed to be going well until the South African gove…


F.P.O. Trans Hex launches global search for gems

Alluvial and marine diamond projects may not garner as much attention as primary ones, but their promise of higher quality gems has attracted a devout few, including Trans Hex International (THI-V).Si…



Hecla Mining tightens belt

In an effort to conserve cash, Hecla Mining (HL-N) has deferred payment of its quarterly dividend to holders of its Series B convertible preferred stock.It is the first time the company has skipped a …


Miner toys with retirement

Some men never grow up, and retired miners are no exception. They grow older, their hair recedes, and bellies often hang over their belts, but inside these men is a playfulness that never goes away.Th…


Harper gets year, $4m fine

Former Golden Rule Resources (GNU-T) president Glen Harper, convicted in mid-July of two counts of insider trading in the company, has been sentenced to a year in jail and a fine just under $4 million…


Coeur stakes new ground

Coeur d’Alene Mines (CDE-N) will explore the Wonder silver-gold property in north-central Nevada.The company is required to spend at least US$1.25 million on the property over five years, and it can b…



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