Investment demand key to platinum’s success
With the possible exception of gold, platinum should be the performer to watch among the actively traded non-ferrous and precious metals during 1990, says international securities firm Shearson Lehman…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Wide zones cut on Noranda-Akiko bet
Joint venture partners Noranda (TSE) and Akiko-Lori Gold Resources (VSE) have reported substantial widths of low-grade gold mineralization from a recently completed drill program on the Springpole pro…
Correction (February 26, 1990)
Contrary to what was reported (T.N.M., Feb. 19/90), Noranda Exploration President John Harvey recently sold 2,335 Noranda shares for between $24.125 and $24.625 to hold 36,971.
Granges to fight Abermin lawsuit
A trial date of Nov. 5 has been set in the Supreme Court of British Columbia for a $17.6-million lawsuit by Abermin (TSE) against Granges (TSE). Abermin is Granges’ joint venture partner at the Tartan…
Gold funds as of Feb. 20
MVP BGR Central Capital Net value $12.51% $6.57% $0.44 Price $11.25% $6.75% $0.37 Discount 10.07% 2.7%5 19% Value $74,511,862 $110,644,388 N/A…
ABM continues search for future mine reserves
Having proven up enough ore to keep its Colomac mine running for at least eight years, ABM Gold (AMEX) is under no immediate pressure to find new reserves on or outside the 32,000 acres it now control…
B.C.”s coal and copper star performers
The 1989 value of British Columbia’s mineral and petroleum products rose 5% from 1988 totals to reach an estimated $4.16 billion, according to figures released by Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources…
U.S., USSR market mining technology
An agreement was signed last November by a large Soviet gold mining association and an Alaska company to combine mining technology developed on both sides of the Bering Straits. Severovostokzoloto of …
News in Brief (February 26, 1990)
Golden Titan Resources and 182 Dynamic Endeavors Inc. have amalgamated to form Titan Pacific Resources Ltd. (TPZ:VSE). Golden Titan shareholders receive one new share for 0.2 old shares held; 182 Dyna…
Editorial Exploration could use more support
The mining industry in Ontario is a multi-billion-dollar contributor to the province’s economy and a significant contributor to Canada. To find the mines of tomorrow necessary to continue that role, e…
Startup troubles reported at Cominco smelter, Red Dog
Startup difficulties have plagued the new lead smelter owned by Cominco (TSE) in Trail, B.C., where the company has been experiencing problems since mid-December. The primary operating problem is asso…
Inco donates $1 million to Queen’s
A gift of $1 million to provide students in the department of mining engineering at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont., with modern laboratory facilities has been pledged by Inco (TSE). Spread over …