Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Golconda using new method at California gold project

Calgary-based Golconda Resources (ASE) recently announced some encouraging drill results from its Star City gold property in California. Golconda can earn a 60% stake at Star City where the company ha…


Backing the ruble with gold

The spirit of glasnost and perestroika transforming the political landscape of the USSR and Eastern Europe is already creating some fascinating opportunities for Canadian mining companies. The Sovie…


Aurizon, Ezekiel await Val d’Or drill results

More results are expected by year-end from a 20,000-ft drilling program on Aurizon Mines’ (TSE) Connell Corner property adjacent to the Aur-Louvem base metal discovery near Val d’Or, Que. The property…


Tandem buys shares

Tandem Resources (ME) has purchased 1.37 million common shares of Ayrex Resources (ASE) for 20 cents per share. The transaction raises Tandem’s interest in the company to 56%.


Ontario’s annual mines symposium starts Dec 11

Ontario’s annual mines and minerals symposium is being held Dec 11-13 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. “The aim of the symposium is to allow participants to learn as much as possible about mine…


Rockford offering to finance takeover

Toronto-based Rockford Minerals (TSE) recently announced the terms of a rights offering designed to finance a takeover bid for Tyranex Gold (COATS) and to reduce Rockford’s indebtedness to Northfield …



Calpine shareholders group appeals to regulators

A fairness opinion for the proposed merger between Prime Resources (VSE) and Calpine Resources (VSE) has raised the ire of a group of Calpine minority shareholders. Speaking for the Calpine minority s…


5.8 million tons indicated Tulsequah ups reserves

An updated geological reserve estimate was released by junior partner Redfern Resources (VSE) for the Tulsequah Chief massive sulphide project in northwestern British Columbia. The new calculations in…


Ontario backing down from Bill 208

The Ontario government is backing away from legislation that would let designated workers shut down work places they consider unsafe (Bill 208). This is an outright insult to workers in Ontario. In 19…


Strike options gold properties

An option agreement has been signed between Strike Minerals (COATS) and a private Ontario company involving two gold properties in the Shining Tree area north of Sudbury, Ont. Strike has agreed to pur…


Editorial Avoiding litigation

Heard of any good lawsuits lately? Chances are you have if you’ve been following any mining stocks. It seems as though there is a new legal action every day, frequently over joint ventures that have…


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