Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Toronto-listed Dickenson Mines has proposed that a wholly owned subsidiary amalgamate with Goldquest Exploration (CDN). Goldquest shareholders would receive Dickenson class A shares at an exchange rat…

The turmoil in world metal markets is forcing mine operators and refiners to gradually reduce output substantially. Such cutbacks are necessary if the balance among production, consumption and high in…

A letter of intent gives Rea Gold (TSE) a purchase option on the Mt. Hamilton gold project in eastern Nevada. The option is part of an agreement with owner Costain Minerals. In return, Rea must pay Co…

Fauzi Farrage appointed director, president and chairman; Glenn Little and Andrew Lipowski appointed directors.

The Toronto Stock Exchange gold and silver index very nearly revisited the high set late this summer of 10,114.96. Late in our report period, on Oct. 26 to be precise, it came within a hair of that le…

The British Columbia government will pay no compensation to Cream Silver Mines (VSE) for expropriated claims on Vancouver Island. Early this year, a court of appeal overturned a provincial Supreme Cou…

London Metal Exchange Spot closing prices in $US per tonne Date Oct. 26 Oct. 25 Oct. 22 Oct. 21 Oct. 20 Copper 1596-1597 1623-1624 1615-1616 1616-1617 1621-1622 Lead 393-394 398-400 401-402 397-398 38…

Alberta-listed Monk Gold & Resources has sold to Sikaman Gold Resources (TSE) its 7.5% interest in the Sol Wood placer mine in Sierra Cty., Calif. In return, Monk will receive a $193,000 convertible d…

Company Stk Symbol Price $ Price $ Price 12/31/92 10/12/93 Change % Agnico-Eagle AGE 5.50 19.00 245.5 Royal Oak RYO 1.95 6.25 220.5 Goldcorp G 2.62 7.50 186.3 Franco-Nevada FN 26.38 70.50 167.3 TVX Go…

Since it was first listed in May of this year, Global Stone (TSE) has more than met its growth objective in the industrial minerals and construction aggregate sector. The company raised $27.9 million …

Partners Manson Creek Resources (TSE), Athlone Resources (VSE) and Ballatar Explorations (VSE) have restructured their joint-venture agreement to acquire and explore mineral concessions in Venezuela. …

A provincial court judge in New Glasgow, N.S., has dismissed defence motions to have criminal charges against Curragh (TSE) and two mine managers thrown out. The mining company and managers Gerald Phi…