Articles by Northern Miner Staff

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A takeover bid by Cambior (TSE) of VSM Exploration (ME) was successful. Cambior said almost 94% of the shares of VSM outstanding and not already owned by Cambior were tendered under the offer. VSM sha…

Encouraged by results from a recently completed surface exploration program, Teck (TSE) has informed Stratabound Minerals (ASE) that it will exercise its option to purchase 43,750 shares of Strataboun…

First feed for the mill at the new open-pit Omai gold mine in Guyana was received Dec. 15, owners Cambior (TSE) and Golden Star Resources (TSE) report. Tonnage milled will be increased progressively a…

The terms of a recent letter of intent agreement sets the stage for BHP Minerals to earn a 51% operating interest in each of three properties held by X-Cal Resources (TSE) in the Pipeline gold area of…

As 1992 comes to an end, many American mining companies have either closed or are planning to downsize their operations in Canada. Battle Mountain (Canada), a unit of Battle Mountain Gold (NYSE), anno…

Companies exploring for diamonds in Canada are too focused on heavy mineral sampling, says Galina Kudrjavtseva, a professor of mineralogy at Moscow State University who specializes in kimberlites. Spe…

Temporary shutdowns at its Faro and Sa Dena Hes lead-zinc operations in the Yukon will be extended by 30 days, reports owner Curragh (TSE). Curragh says depressed lead and zinc prices, higher treatmen…

The Western world consumes annually more than 500,000 tons of iron oxides worth more than US$650 million, says consulting firm Intertech Conferences. About 60% of iron oxides produced worldwide are co…

Marian Achilles appointed president and director.

Aileen Fehr appointed director.

There’s no doubt that 1992 has been an excellent year for some, such as Canada’s diamond explorers, but won’t be so fondly remembered by others who need only mumble annus horribilis to make their feel…