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Articles by Northern Miner Staff
The Master Plan. . . and Wildlands
No man is an island, but if some rabid environmentalists have their way, we could soon be crammed together in human enclaves while half of the North American continent is preserved or restored to wild…
EXPLORATION ’99 – Berland eyes Saganash belt
in OntarioVancouver-based Berland Resources (BNL-V) and Falconbridge (FL-T) have teamed up to explore the Saganash greenstone belt, south of Kapuskasing, Ont.The joint-venture program, to be operated …
EXPLORATION ’99 – Cantex eyes Queen of Sheba’s gold
Geologist Charles Fipke has traversed some of the most inaccessible parts of the globe in his search for mineral deposits, with his biggest success being the discovery of economic diamond deposits in …
Tenke seeks funds for Argentine work
Lundin-led Tenke Mining (TNK-T) has arranged a brokered private placement with Pacific International Securities to sell up to 850,000 shares priced at 90 cents each.The $765,000 in proceeds will be us…
Inco, government talks hint at deal — Hydrometallurgical plant may meet processing demand
Talks between Newfoundland’s minister of mines and energy and senior officers at Inco (N-T) continued in Toronto in late November, suggesting the two sides may be close to a deal allowing development …
Peggy Witte aims for comeback
Margaret (Peggy) Witte, the founder and former head of bankrupt Royal Oak Mines, is hoping to make a comeback by reversing the flagging fortunes of Eden Roc Mineral (EDN-T).”It’s a fresh start for me …
Bema finances Julietta as Refugio disappoints
A US$25-million financing agreement is allowing Bema Gold (BGO-T) to draw up construction plans for its 79%-owned Julietta gold-silver mine in Russia.Two European banks have agreed to put up the funds…
EXPLORATION ’99 – NEWS ROUNDUP — Barrick eyes El Valle deposit
Barrick Gold (ABX-T) and Rio Narcea Gold Mines (RNG-T) are discussing a possible joint venture at certain of the latter’s properties in Spain and Portugal.Among these is the El Valle open-pit project …
EXPLORATION ’99 – RARE METAL EXPLORATION ROUNDUP — Uganda Gold explores for tantalum
Vancouver-based Uganda Gold Mining (UGM-A) has signed a preliminary option agreement with Ugandan-based Shinda to explore and develop the Nyanga tantalite deposit in western Uganda.The high-grade depo…
EXPLORATION ’99 – Cerro Dorado drilling in Chile
Cerro Dorado (CDCH-O) is preparing to drill the Cenizas gold property in northern Chile, having recently acquired the property from Fremont Gold (FGLD-O).The junior will drill up to 20 reverse-circula…
EXPLORATION ’99 – Anooraq active in Bushveld Complex
Hunter-Dickinson-led Anooraq Resources (ARQ-V) stands to earn up to a 100% interest in a platinum exploration property in the Bushveld region of South Africa.The junior can earn an initial 70% interes…