Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Toronto-based Metall Mining (TSE) recently completed the acquisition for $83 million of Michigan copper producer Copper Range Co. The purchase by merger deal establishes Metall as a fully fledged oper…

A $2-million bank facility has been arranged by Rouyn Mining Resources (TSE) to help pay for the company’s share of costs at the Francoeur gold mine near Rouyn- Noranda, Que. Rouyn Mining, with a 50% …

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The proposed merger between Granges Exploration (TSE) and Goldbelt Mines (VSE) has been scuttled by dissenting shareholders. More than two million shares were received by Granges in proxy form opposin…

Even in the worst of situations, it’s wise to look on the bright side. To concentrate too much on life’s little setbacks is not good for one’s health. In that light, we take our hat off to James Cap…

Toronto-based Twin Gold Mines (ASE) is set to begin further exploratory drilling on its Lingman Lake property in northwestern Ontario. This spring the company extended its claims in the area after a g…

Across the bay from this small coastal town which relies on asbestos for much its economic base, mining companies are hoping to come up with a gold mine or two in the years ahead. Most of the area aro…

RISE RESOURCES — Victor G. Coulthard appointed president succeeding Richard W. Hughes who has resigned. Mr. Coulthard will fill a casual vacancy on the board of directors succeeding William Vance who…

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To satisfy new capital spending requirements LynnGold Resources (TSE) will be looking to raise more than $4 million via an equity issue, shareholders learned at the company’s annual meeting. Peter Goo…

Ansco Resources (B.C.) has changed its name to Sunstate Resources Ltd. (SUT:VSE) on a 1- new-for-3-old share basis. Transfer agent is Pacific Corporate Services Ltd.

Montreal businessman Jacques Forget says he will ask minority shareholders of Dumagami Mines (TSE) to vote against a merger plan tabled recently by Agnico-Eagle Mines (TSE). Forget, who holds a 16% st…