Articles by Northern Miner Staff


COATS (over the counter) Gold issues improve

Two drill rigs continue to test a gold zone on Young-Shannon Gold Mines’ Chester Twp., property situated 110 km southwest of Timmins, Ont. President Bruce Young says 50 diamond drill holes totalling 2…


Alberta Stock Exchange Baloil big trader

Despite concerns over a cooling North American economy, a number of Alberta issues made significant progress during trading this week. They include the Baloil Resources’ issue which distinguished itse…


Dominion tables new offer for Australia-based Whim

Directors of Australian gold producer Whim Creek Consolidated NL have recommended to shareholders that they accept a revised takeover offer by Dominion Mining. If the offer is approved, the two compan…


Falconbridge earnings take spotlight

Falconbridge Ltd. (TSE) Chairman Bill James was in an affable mood at his company’s recent annual meeting in Toronto. As usual, he appeared to relish the attention that comes with being in charge of t…


New Pascalis passive partner in gold project

With the Pascalis gold mine northeast of Val d’Or, Que., set to come into production in September of this year, New Pascalis Mines (ME) has become a passive partner in the venture. Operator of the pro…


Inco Gold gets approval

Inco Gold, a wholly-owned affiliate of Inco Ltd. (TSE) has received regulatory approval for a private placement in the shares of Valentine Gold Corp. (VSE). Valentine plans to issue up to 5.5 million …


Innovations PROGRESS IN VENTILATION

Mining companies are starting Mto consider the economic Mbenefits of controlling the recirculation of mine air to recover heat from it and from such heat-generators as air-compressors and mine water. …


Flow-Sheet THE THIOUREA OPTION

Cyanide, the king of poisons, is highly respected in its many industrial uses, chief of which is the extraction of gold and silver. However, concern has been growing over what bad effects this highly …



Editorial On the winning side

If mining companies want to stay on the right side of environmental issues, they’re going to have to put a little more effort into it. The right side, of course, is the side that wins. And it seems …


Placer Dome to develop Granny Smith

A decision has been made by Placer Dome (TSE) to develop its Granny Smith project near Laverton, Western Australia. Placer Pacific, its 75.8%- owned Australian subsidiary, holds a 60% interest and wil…


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