Wolverine results add lustre to Westmin
Drill results from the last two holes of the season at the Wolverine discovery in the Yukon are confirming that 1995 was an auspicious year for Westmin Resources (TSE).The massive, sulphide zone exist…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Superior Province to undergo study
The Manitoba Ministry of Energy and Mines is planning an extensive geological program to assess the mineral potential of the Sachigo geologic sub-province in northeastern Manitoba.The area has had onl…
PEOPLE –CANADIAN GOLDEN DRAGON
Allen Schwabe elected director.
PEOPLE –BLUE RIBBON
John DiMarchi appointed president.
PEOPLE –ARANLEE RES.
Barry Rayment and Stephen Kay appointed directors.
EDITORIAL PAGE — A heritage river runs through it
Several promising mineral projects have been aborted as a result of wrangling between environmental groups and mining interests. The Yukon’s Bonnet Plume region was poised to become yet another casual…
PEOPLE –AMERICAN BULLION
Robert Swenarchuk appointed director.
Surplus of concentrate may prove short-lived
The market for copper concentrates has moved firmly into surplus, owing to a sharp rise of just over 4.6% in global concentrate output. The surplus comes after a 3-year period during which time invent…
Spot prices at a glance (December 11, 1995)
Wednesday, December 6, 1995Week’s Price (US)ChangeGold*$387.60-$1.35Silver*$ 5.26+$0.04Platinum*$414.00-$1.00Nickel**$ 3.61-$0.10Lead**$ 0.34$0.00Copper$ 1.35$0.00Zinc$ 0.46…
Junior pursues sizable copper resource in central Philippines
If recent drilling success continues, International Pursuit (TSE) could find itself the proud owner of a major copper resource in the Philippine Islands.The company suggests that, by this time next ye…
METAL PRICES — FREE MARKET (December 11, 1995)
London Metal ExchangeSpot closing prices in $US per tonneDateDec. 5 Dec. 4Dec. 1 Nov. 30 Nov. 29Copper2950-2955 2980-29812957-2962 2913-29182987-2992Lead752.5-754.5 752.5-754.5756.5-758.574…
Dismal third quarter for Hecla
Gold and silver producer Hecla Mining (NYSE) received a blow when it was revealed that the lack of grade continuity at its Grouse Creek gold mine in central Idaho would lead to a significantly shorter…