EDITORIAL PAGE Where we’re coming from
Statistics aren’t usually a good indication of where we’re going, but they can help clarify where we’ve been and what our strengths and weaknesses are. A report from Energy, Mines and Resources Canada…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Spot prices at a glance (July 01, 1991)
Price (US) Week’sChange Gold* $366.00 — $ 1.30 Silver* $ 4.42 — $ 0.01 Platinum* $374.90 + $ 6.65 Nickel** $ 3.80 — $ 0.06 Lead** $ 0.25 …
Chase gearing up to develop Taysan
By the end of 1993, Chase Resources (VSE) hopes to have a bankable feasibility study in hand for its Taysan copper-gold project in the Philippines. The company plans to start the first phase of a dev…
View from the West History shows that mining is sustainable
Sustainable development is “meeting the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs,” according to Our Common Future, a report issued by the Wo…
Kennecott in Mexican venture
Based on a recent letter of intent, Kalahari Resources (VSE) and a unit of Kennecott plan to form a joint venture to explore the La Parranda group of mining concessions in the state of Chihuahua, Mexi…
King Miner from Con crowned during N.W.T.’s Mining Week
A stope miner at the Con mine of Nerco Minerals in the Northwest Territories, Trevor Martin, won four of 16 events to take the overall title at the recent King Miner contest. The event was part of th…
U.S.REPORT NEWS IN BRIEF Drilling in Republic camp
A drill program began in early June on ground held by Consolidated Parklane Resources (VSE) and Equinox Resources (TSE) in northeastern Washington state. The Republic joint venture’s initial targets a…
Sherritt bids for oil firm to ensure refinery’s fuel supply
In a bid to secure long-term fuel supplies for its Alberta nickel refinery, Sherritt Gordon (TSE) has signed a letter of intent to acquire all the outstanding shares of Canada Northwest Energy Ltd. Un…
PEOPLE ARIES RESOURCES
Leslie Hart appointed president and chief executive officer; Robert Downes appointed director.
PEOPLE GREYHAWK RESOURCES
David Rennie appointed president; Robert Lambie appointed director.
Canchrome hits high-grade pocket
Recent results from a 12-hole program on the Reed-Belanger property near Thetford Mines, Que., indicate the presence of a high-grade chromite pocket within the mineralized zone. Drilling along strike…
Blue Dog drilling comes up short
A recently completed 21-hole drilling program on the Blue Dog property returned disappointing results for owner Gold Canyon Resources (VSE). Previous work on the property, which is located in Washing…