Industry needs to be assessed
The undertaking of a government-industry study on human resources in the mining industry was announced recently by the minister of employment and immigration, Bernard Valcourt. The 10-month review wil…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
EDITORIAL PAGE Land claim settlements are overdue
Mention native land claims to anyone in the mining industry and you’re likely to get a strong response. Individuals have their personal views on the legitimacy of these claims and the political maneuv…
PEOPLE MILLENNIUM RESOURCES
Argo Stefanopolous appointed director.
Newhawk, Granduc budget $1.5 million for Sulphurets
Project operator Newhawk Gold Mines (TSE) will be continuing surface geological work during the first-phase drill program currently in progress on the Sulphurets property north of Stewart, B.C. The co…
Brenda cited for reclamation
Reclamation programs from mines across British Columbia were recognized recently in Kamloops, B.C., at the 15th annual Mine Reclamation Symposium. Six companies received awards, with Brenda Mines, a r…
Aurizon options Hoblitzell claims
Having recently obtained the right to earn a 60% stake in Hoblitzell Twp. claims held jointly by Golden Dragon Resources (VSE) and Glen Auden Resources (TSE), Aurizon Mines (TSE) is preparing to start…
Vancouver Stock Exchange Investors await discoveries
Trading activity on the Vancouver Stock Exchange appears to be reflecting the attitude of most retail investors these days; nervous, skittish, and ready to take even marginal profits and run. Local an…
Montreal Exchange Bad news for Wrightbar
The week ended July 16 brought bad tidings for junior explorer Wrightbar Mines. Feeling the effects of a down market, St. Genevieve Resources has decided to drop its option on Wrightbar’s copper-zinc …
U.S. REPORT Renovation fund tops US$1 million
Contributions from American Mining Congress (AMC) member companies toward renovation of the geology, gems and minerals hall of the Smithsonian Institute’s National Museum of Natural History in Washing…
Grant helps women engineering students
A grant of $40,000 has been awarded by Energy, Mines and Resources Canada to the 1989 Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation for scholarships for women engineering students. According to the federal…
Golden North, Thorco make deal to combine with Doelcam
Golden North Resources (TSE) and Thorco Resources (TSE) have signed a letter of intent to amalgamate with Doelcam Mining, a private Toronto company controlled by metallurgist Dennis McLeod. Should the…
NEWS IN BRIEF Minorca extends downdip at Nicobi
Minorca Resources (VSE) has picked up the downdip extension of the A zone at the Nicobi Lake copper-nickel property in northern Quebec. Drilling 82 ft. north of hole 2, Minorca intersected strong mine…