Manhattan to resume exploration at Montosa
Manhattan Minerals (TSE) will use a portion of the proceeds from a $2-million private placement on two Latin American ventures — one in Mexico, the other in Peru.The funds will enable the junior to p…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Hillsborough finances expansion
An agreement with Sprott Securities will help provide Hillsborough Resources (TSE) with sufficient funds to expand its 63%-owned Quinsam coal mine near Campbell River, B.C.The company will issue 2.4 m…
New set of directors placed at the helm of Minefinders
The new management team of Minefinders (TSE) is gearing up to explore the Bolsa and Dolores properties in Mexico.Arthur Dalfen, Mark Bailey and Marc Henderson were recently appointed directors of the …
Inco starts feasibility studies for its Goro nickel project
In keeping with its plan to boost nickel production by 20% over the next decade, Inco (TSE) will proceed with a feasibility study at its Goro nickel project in the French island of New Caledonia.The s…
COMMENTARY — The origin of diamonds
Diamonds are being found in geological environments outside cratons and in rocks other than kimberlites. As a result, different sources and origins of diamonds must be considered.Experiments at severa…
Iamgold finances African programs
A private placement valued at $15 million will aid privately owned Iamgold in its West African initiatives.The company will use the proceeds to acquire, explore and develop precious metal properties.I…
PEOPLE — INT’L COPPER
Christopher Lee appointed program director of environmental division; Konrad Kundig appointed director of communications and technical information services; Brian Moreton appointed vice-president of E…
PEOPLE — EMPEROR GOLD (August 07, 1995)
Arthur Troup and Ross Guenther appointed directors.
PEOPLE — CYPRUS AMAX (August 07, 1995)
Christopher Crowl named director of organizational services.
PEOPLE — BORON CHEMICALS (August 07, 1995)
Robert Cogliandro appointed vice-president.
DIAMOND NEWS ROUNDUP — Aber gears up for bulk sampling work at Diavik project
At the Diavik project near Lac de Gras, N.W.T., a 1-km-long decline is being driven to the 155-metre level in preparation for bulk sampling, to begin in the new year.Aber Resources (TSE) holds a 40% i…
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