Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Uderground chip sampling returned high-grade assay results from the 867-crosscut through the 21B deposit on the TOK claim gap portion of the Ski project property owned by Adrian Resources (VSE). The u…

A recently completed deep drill hole on zone 97 of the Grevet zinc property in northern Quebec reveals the deposit is getting wider at depth (T.N.M., Nov. 5/90). Hole 121, which tested the eastern ext…

Drilling on the Nevada Chance East project, a joint venture between Norgold Resources (VSE) and LAC Minerals (TSE), intersected a 170-ft. interval grading 0.031 oz. gold per ton. An incorrect grade wa…

Despite a hostile equity financing market, Royal Oak Resources (TSE) has finally completed a $33-million purchase of the Pamour (TSE) group of companies. The purchase has transformed Royal Oak from a …

The proposed merger of Toronto- based Manridge Exploration (TSE) with Koala Resources (VSE) of Vancouver is expected to pave the way for exploration in the Eskay Creek region of British Columbia regio…

Gilles Pouliot, Ontario’s new mines minister, will spell out the government’s priorities in the mining industry at a luncheon, Nov. 15. The meeting, to be held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto, is s…

A recently completed feasibility study has determined that the Sulphurets project is not economically feasible at current metal prices. The project is in the rugged Golden Triangle area north of Stewa…

Citing financial losses, Johnson Matthey plans to close its plant in Trail, B.C., by year-end. The plant employs 95 persons and produces a variety of high purity metals and other materials that are pr…

An accelerated exploration and development program is being planned by a unit of Noranda (TSE) for the Brewery Creek property. It is a promising bulk tonnage gold prospect 35 miles east of Dawson City…

Nov. 6 Nov. 5 Nov. 2 Nov. 1 Oct. 31 HIGH LOW Composite “300” 3094.67 3095.24 3085.48 3085.00 3081.26 4009.47 3009.91 Metals & Minerals 2543.57 2575.26 2600.39 2612.30 2606.99 3453.06 2543.57 Integrate…

BMR Gold (ASE) says its America Mine project in California hosts preliminary reserves of 3.97 million tons grading 0.087 oz. gold per ton or about 346,000 oz. in situ. Incorrect figures were published…

Investments in oil and gold- producing affiliates, including American Barrick Resources (TSE), continue to pay off for Toronto-based Horsham (TSE). Thanks to the strong operating performance of 60% ow…