Drilling expands prospect
Turkey’s ambivalence over the use of cyanide in mining hasn’t impeded exploration at the Yenipazar polymetallic project, a joint venture involving Anatolia Minerals Development (AMCD-C) and Rio Algom …
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
DIAMOND PAGE — IG boosts stake in Bakyrchik mine
Although weak gold markets make it unlikely the Bakyrchik mine will resume production any time soon, Indochina Goldfields (ING-T) has acquired the remaining 20% stake in the Kazakstani gold project an…
Grayd tallies resource
Junior Grayd Resource (GYD-V) is encouraged by results of a resource calculation for its wholly owned Dry Creek polymetallic property in the Bonnifield mining district of Alaska.The estimate is based …
Xemac extends zone at Lac Barry gold project
A drill program by Xemac Resources (XEM-M) has extended the No. 2 gold zone at the junior’s Lac Barry project near Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que.One of the holes testing the No. 2 zone returned 89.7 grams …
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS – U.S. MARKETS — Low copper pounds producers
The Dow Jones industrial average gained 164 points, or 1.8%, during the report period ended Feb. 16, to close at 9,297.03.Mining issues were mixed throughout the week, though copper producers were hit…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS – WESTERN MARKETS — Few signs of life from VSE-listed junior explorers
There was little to cheer about during the report period Feb. 10-16, as western markets put in another lacklustre performance. The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index slipped 5.43 points, or 1.3%…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS – EASTERN MARKETS — Golds post modest comeback while base metals retreat
The Toronto Stock Exchange 300 index slid 57.49 points in the report period Feb. 10-16, ending the week at 6,386.48.Gold producers regained some ground, with the gold and precious metals sub-group ris…
METAL PRICES (February 22, 1999)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange-Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)DateFeb. 16Feb. 15Feb. 12Feb. 11…
EDITORIAL & OPINION – COMMENTARY — Sector must face challenges
I like a challenge, and I firmly believe that anything that makes people and businesses re-examine their current methods and beliefs is a good thing. Although challenges often lead to the creation of …
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — Results point to promotion
Regarding the article “Band-Ore takes up new gold prospect,” (T.N.M., Feb. 8-14/99), why would The Northern Miner allow a junior company such as Band-Ore to release such unjustified results? I am refe…
Winter program on AK in full swing
A $14-million progam of drilling and bulk sampling is under way at the AK-CJ project in the Northwest Territories, 100 km southeast of Lac de Gras.Monopros, the Canadian exploration arm of De Beers Co…
PEOPLE — Bice Ventures (February 22, 1999)
David Wong appointed director and president. Casey Forward and Bruce Downing appointed directors.