Quebec releases new geological maps
Quebec’s ministry of natural resources has published 20 new geological maps based on geographical information system (GIS) technology.The System d’information Gominiere a rfrence spatiale (SIGOM) will…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
ODDS’N’SODS — The end of the road
In 1961, I moved from a small town in Nova Scotia to the vibrant community of Red Lake, Ont.On my first morning on the job at the Madsen Red Lake gold mine, I was sent into town to receive a chest X-r…
MEMS prepares for annual conference
The Mineral Economics and Management Society (MEMS) will hold a conference from Feb. 27 to March 1 in Boulder, Colo.Speakers scheduled to address the conference include: Robert Waline of the Environme…
USGS offers CD-ROM packages
The U.S. Geological Survey has compiled a set of eight computer software packages previously released by the now-defunct Bureau of Mines.The software, available on CD-ROM, includes prefeasibility spre…
Calgary to host international coal conference in 1997
The International Committee for Coal Research will host a conference from Sept. 9 to 12, 1997, in Calgary, Alta.The session will examine the latest developments in the production, transportation and u…
DIAMOND NEWS ROUNDUP — Sonora Gold to buy out diamond royalty
A private placement has provided proceeds of $5 million for Sonora Gold (SON-T), a junior company which, through subsidiaries, owns and operates a diamond mine in South Africa.The company will use the…
DIAMOND NEWS ROUNDUP — AmCan Minerals boosts African holdings
The recent acquisition of Armsec International provides AmCan Minerals (AMF-V) with additional diamond properties in Sierra Leone and Liberia.The acquisition also includes mining equipment valued at $…
Band-Ore confirms gold zone at Thorne
More drilling in the western portion of the Thorne gold property, near Timmins, Ont., has confirmed results from two earlier drill holes.Band-Ore Resources (BAN-T) has drilled 20 holes in the prospect…
GOLD FUNDS (December 16, 1996)
Gold Funds as of December 5, 1996BGRCentralNet Value$22.13$6.08Price$17.15…
STOCK MARKETS — Foreign prospects add sparkle to VSE juniors
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index closed up 8.24 points to 1,154.2 over the report period ended Dec. 10, while the resource index rose 75.82 points to finish at 2,305.37.Arizona Star Resour…
STOCK MARKETS — TSE bounces back after selloff
The Toronto Stock Exchange took a wild ride during the trading period ended Dec. 10, with a steep 2-day slide on Dec. 5 and 6 as stock markets around the world fell in response to speculation that U.S…
LME WAREHOUSE LEVELS (December 16, 1996)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at Dec.9/96 (change from previous week in brackets):Copper105,275(+11,800)Tin9,860(+340)Lead122,275(+800)Zinc521,500(-5,475)Al…