Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Armed with $1.2 million in funding and positive mineralogical results, Avalon Ventures (AVL-V) is accelerating prefeasibility work at its Separation Rapids project, 60 km north of Kenora, Ont.Block mo…

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Englewood, Colo.-based Cyprus Amax Minerals (CYM-N) posted a net loss for 1998 as a result of low copper prices.The loss of US$75 million (or $1.02 per share) compares with earnings of US$69 million (…

Barrick Gold (ABX-T) has extended its offer for all outstanding shares of Argentina Gold (ARP-V) for $5 cash per share until Feb. 9.In response, AG stands firm in its recommendation that its sharehold…

The world economy should stabilize this year and begin a modest recovery in the year 2000, triggering a recovery in metals prices.Peter O’Connor, an international equity investment manager, delivered …

Armed with a preliminary banking agreement, Vista Gold (VGZ-T) is proceeding with development of the Amayapampa open-pit mine in southwestern Bolivia.The junior negotiated a US$15-million loan in Janu…

An option agreement with two local prospectors gives Band-Ore Resources (BAN-T) the right to earn a 75% interest in a newly staked property 120 km southwest of Thunder Bay, Ont.Band-Ore will earn its …

Nord Resources (NRD-N) has broken off negotiations with the government of Sierra Leone for the reopening of the Sierra Rutile operation after a rebel offensive on the capital city of Freetown plunged …

Dissident shareholders of Armistice Resources (ACI-M) have failed in a bid to unseat the board of directors at the company’s annual meeting.The dissidents, led by Gordon Usher-Jones and Mark Diamond, …