Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Kerr, Minnova benefit from B.C., Quebec mines

Toronto-based Kerr Addison Mines (TSE), the 51% owned Noranda (TSE) affiliate, reported a significant increase in 1990 earnings, thanks largely to strong production performances at its mining operatio…


Noranda drilling at Monument Bay

A drilling program is expected to start shortly on the Monument Bay property in northeastern Manitoba. Bellex Mining (VSE) recently completed an option deal with a unit of Noranda (TSE) allowing it th…



Financing falls through despite boost in reserves

A financing package arranged by Central Crude (TSE) for the Moss Lake and Eagle River gold projects has fallen through, even as recent calculations show an increase in reserves at Eagle River. Citing …


Silverside acquires Tully Twp. property

Silverside Resources (TSE) has received the second $346,987 instalment of the price that Deak Resources (TSE) agreed to pay for Silverside’s 87.5% stake in the Garrison gold project near Kirkland Lake…


Matachewan spill: Letters to the Editor

Your coverage of the Matachewan spill is welcome by all concerned parties in the Ontario mining industry. A full discussion of the facts concerning this case may result in a better understanding of a …


MSV, Meston combine for Eastmain financing

A joint venture agreement aimed at aquiring the financing required to place the Eastmain gold deposit in northern Quebec near James Bay into production has been signed by MSV Resources (ME) and Meston…


Newfoundland amends Act: Letters to the Editor

The article “Newfoundland doubles tax on claims” (T.N.M., Jan.21/91), particularly the headline, gave an unclear and incorrect impression of the purpose and effect of recent amendments to the Mineral …


EDITORIAL PAGE Push button markets

What’s with the price of gold today? The Berlin Wall tumbles, the Soviet Union tries to turn a new page, oil jumps to US$40 per barrel (for a brief period, anyway) and war breaks out in the Persian Gu…


Startup problems at Oracle Ridge

Problems with the installation of the ball mill are continuing to delay startup at the Oracle Ridge project near Tucson, Ariz. Oracle Ridge is a partnership between South Atlantic Ventures (VSE) with …


Cassiar mine running on new feed

Although block caving operations at the Cassiar asbestos mine in northern British Columbia have encountered some problems with oversize material, the average ore grade has been considerably higher tha…


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