Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Suntac resumes drill at Polaris Taku

A second phase program consisting of surface drilling and further underground rehabilitation operated by Suntac Minerals Corp. (VSE) is about to begin on the Polaris Taku property in the Tulsequah Riv…


Diana Resources

Diana Resources (VSE) announces a 7,000 ft drill program which will begin shortly on its 82 claim Obatogamau gold property in the Chibougamau area of Quebec. Two surface gold showings will be tested, …


Mineral output up in New Brunswick

New Brunswick experienced a marked increase in the value of minerals produced in 1988 over 1987 values. Natural Resources and Energy Minister Morris Green has released preliminary figures which show t…


1988 — a year for important Quebec developments

In Quebec, 1988 was marked by the completion of important development projects which came to fruition. Seven gold and two base metal mines went into production, with gold production during the first n…


Explorers say it’s cheaper to find gold in Nevada

The recent announcement from Great Britain that Minerals and Resources Corp. (Minorco) has been given the go ahead to bid for Consolidated Gold Fields sparked renewed interest in the Nevada gold belt….


Leaching site gives Durga chance to generate cash

Busy Durga Resources (ASE) recently acquired the facilities it needs to process 10,000 tons of tailings material at the Boss mine gold project in southern Nevada. Having secured an interest in Silver …


Orebodies right under your nose

If 13 years ago I had offered you the exact location of the Hemlo gold deposit, would you have been interested? As a matter of fact, I did. A total of 3,500 people were provided with the information, …


Brican Drill Testing Nevada Gold Discovery

The Cottonwood gold discovery on the North Peak project in the Battle Mountain district of Nevada will be further tested by closely spaced vertical holes, say partners Brican Resources (VSE) and Bow V…


Gold Canyon, Bradner team up on Blue Dog

An equal joint venture partnership is being formed by Gold Canyon Resources (VSE) and Bradner Resources (VSE) to further develop the Blue Dog gold project in Washington Cty., Idaho. .T The partners …



Obituary Dennis Fairbairn

Mining lost one of its brightest assayers when Dennis Fairbairn died recently following a brief illness. He was 71. A native of Victoria, B.C., Fairbairn was known for his strong views on gold explora…


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