Editorial: Brunswick takes its final bow
The iconic symbol of mining in the Maritime provinces, the Brunswick zinc-lead mine in northern New Brunswick’s Bathurst camp, is ceasing mining operations this month after 48 years and four different owners.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Kaminak outlines fully funded 2013 program at Coffee
VANCOUVER — It is full steam ahead for Vancouver-based explorer Kaminak Gold (KAM-V) at its wholly owned Coffee gold project in the Yukon’s White Gold district. Fresh off its maiden resource, which cemented Coffee’s…
San Miguel begs to be built
It has taken eight years, but Paramount Gold and Silver (PZG-T, PZG-X) CEO Christopher Crupi says the company’s San Miguel project in northern Mexico, about 300 km southeast of Hermosillo, has been well worth the wait.
Hecla trumps Alamos with deal to acquire Aurizon
VANCOUVER — Hecla Mining (HL-N) and Aurizon Mines (ARZ-T, AZK-X) started talking about a business combination in 2006, but couldn’t agree on the terms. However, they liked each other enough that they maintained contact, waiting…
The wrath of the writedown
VANCOUVER — The mining sector has seen more than its fair share of writedowns of late.
Selwyn turns the page after eight years at Howard’s Pass
VANCOUVER — It has been quite a ride for Vancouver-based junior Selwyn Resources (SWN-V) since it acquired a 100% stake in the Howard’s Pass zinc-lead project from a Placer Dome joint venture in 2005. The story came to an end on Mar. 5,…
New Amulsar resource as Lydian pushes towards production
VANCOUVER – Lydian International (LYD-T) is on the move in Armenia as it advances its Amulsar gold project towards production.
TSX manages to move up, Feb. 25-March 1
Toronto’s main index managed to stay up during the Feb. 25–March 1 trading week, despite concerns over China’s slowed growth and the state of the U.S. economy.
Hecla trumps Alamos bid with deal to acquire Aurizon
VANCOUVER – Hecla Mining (HL-N) and Aurizon Mines (ARZ-T) started talking about a business merger in 2006 but couldn’t agree on terms. However, they liked each other enough that they maintained contact, waiting until the time was right to…
TSX Venture treads water, Feb. 25-Mar. 1
VANCOUVER — The S&P TSX Venture Composite Index managed to curb its decline last week despite tepid economic data from China, and concern over US$85 billion in pending U.S. government spending cuts. The Index dropped 11…
Unigold works to connect the golden dots at Neita
VANCOUVER – Drills continue to hit near-surface gold mineralization at Unigold’s (UGD-V) Neita project in the Dominican Republic.
Kaminak outlines fully-funded 2013 program at Coffee
VANCOUVER — It is full steam ahead for Vancouver-based explorer Kaminak Gold (KAM-V) at its wholly-owned Coffee gold project in the Yukon’s White Gold district. Fresh off its maiden resource, which cemented Coffee’s multi-million ounce…