Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Trading activity in Vancouver may be stuck in a sideways pattern, but some observers think things could change if a takeover battle begins to heat up over St. Philips Resources. Today, May 1, El Cond…

As European investors moved to buy up shares of Vancouver-based gold explorer, Atlanta Gold (TSE), the issue has risen to $2.85 from its April 6 trading level of $1.26 on heavy volume. Investors are b…

A new “socialist budget” in Ontario and a drop in both Canadian and U.S. interest rates were among the items to be considered during the week ended April 30. There was little in store for mining in an…

A consulting firm was recently hired by Grange Gold (VSE), a junior company looking to investigate possible joint ventures or partnership arrangements for its 50% owned Lovitt Mining. Lovitt owns abou…

Encouraged by evidence of volcanogenic massive sulphides, partners Queenston Mining (TSE) and Strike Minerals (CDN) are planning a third drill program for their Robertson copper-zinc prospect near Mat…

Proposed uranium mine developments in northern Saskatchewan will be subject to a joint federal-provincial environmental assessment following an agreement between the Saskatchewan and federal governmen…

Drilling continues on the Marigold property in Nevada where the owners, the Roby Partnership (70% interest) and Santa Fe Pacific Minerals (30% interest), have identified several zones. In addition to …

The senior mining companies fared well during the week ended April 30 in terms of trading activity, although the general daily volumes, in the range of 2.9 million to 5.2 million shares, were off from…

With a 50% interest in two of Canada’s richest gold mines, Teck (TSE) was able to chalk up healthy financial results for yet another year. President Norman Keevil told shareholders at the recent annu…

After a year-long legal battle to secure its rights to the Shoal Lake claims in northwestern Ontario, Bond Gold Canada (TSE) has dropped its option to earn the remaining 50% interest in the gold prope…

A new geological society has been formed by 20 geologists representing the major mining and exploration companies operating in the Republic district of northern Washington. Dave Waisman, president of…

The minerals division of Noranda (TSE) maintains one of the largest exploration programs in the Western world and is currently testing more than 600 properties directly and in conjunction with partner…