Publisher speaks at CIM luncheon
The Canadian mining industry has faced numerous challenges this century, and changing its triumphs since 1915 has been The Northern Miner. The weekly newspaper, which had its start in Cobalt, Ont., is…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Letters to the Editor Ontario government counters CEIP cuts
I read with great interest your editorial in the Feb. 26 issue “Exploration could use more support.” I agree with the overall thrust of your remarks that Ontario’s mining industry is such an important…
Glencairn signs Goodfish agreement
An agreement has been reached between Glencairn Explorations (ASE) and International Platinum (TSE) to explore the 25-claim Goodfish gold property near Kirkland Lake, Ont. Under the agreement, Interna…
Prospectors protest CEIP cuts
While they are resigned to life without the Canadian Exploration Incentive Program (CEIP), junior mining executives are planning a campaign to heighten public awareness of the impact that the federal …
IOCC GOLD OPTIONS (March 05, 1990)
Options Open Series Volume Last Interest May 390 C 203 30.00 404 May 430 C 229 6.50 1,354 May 440 C 405 5.50 1,679 May 450 C 491 3.50 354 Aug. 400 C 246 31.50 354 Aug. 420 C 270 19.50 724 Aug. 430 C 1…
Crown’s next mine could transform town
About 50 miles northeast of Republic, Wash., the up-and-coming mining town of Chesaw looks like the suitable backdrop for a wild west movie. The town is likely to change, however, as Crown Resources (…
Douay drilling doesn’t match earlier results
Results from two drill holes on the Douay property in northwestern Quebec failed to match results from the discovery hole announced two weeks ago. Inco (TSE), the operator, says hole 84610, which was …
News in Brief (March 05, 1990)
Transglobe Resources (VSE) has changed its transfer agent to Montreal Trust Co.
PRODUCER PRICES (March 05, 1990)
ALUMINUM: MW U.S. Market US65.00- 67.00cents per lb. (Feb. 15, 1990). ANTIMONY: New York dealer US84-86cents per lb. (Feb. 15, 1990). BISMUTH: New York dealer US$4.30-4.40 per lb. (Feb. 8, 1990). CADM…
Montreal Exchange Aur drill results
After a 4-month drilling period during which five holes successfully cut the Aur horizon of the Louvicourt project in northwestern Quebec, Aur Resources and Societe Miniere Louvem reported their large…
Race for gold in Timmins
The Great Porcupine Gold Rush Triathlon, sponsored by Pamorex Minerals Inc., will be held July 29 in Timmins, Ont., to retrace the original route of prospectors who discovered the large northern Ontar…
Black Gregor busy
Shares of Black Gregor fell from a weekly high of 51cents to close at 40cents for the week ended Feb. 27. Active on the week, the company traded 126,000 shares. Black Gregor has been drilling a series…