Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Hall of Fame recognizes mining’s unique characters

Mining attracts colorful and flamboyant characters of all types because its more than just a business, not just a 9 to 5 job — it’s a way of life that can consume all your waking time and more. In th…


Uranium Resources aims to boost output

Despite the decline in uranium prices during the past year, Uranium Resources (VSE) posted record earnings for both its fourth quarter and fiscal 1988. The Dallas-based company produces uranium in Sou…




Esso calculates reserves for SB

Based on data from 1988 surface and underground drill programs, partners Tenajon Resources (VSE) and Esso Minerals Canada have reported geological reserves for the SB property north of Stewart, B.C. I…


Letters to the Editor Newmont in Canada

On behalf of Newmont Mining and the many Newmont employees who have been part of the Canadian mining scene over the past 60 years, I would like to express sincere thanks for your gracious comments on …



Former LAC trio get second chance with Perrex

The team that helped make LAC Minerals one of Canada’s most successful exploration and mine development company’s, wants to do it again — this time on its own. Dennis Sheehan and Robert Valliant, bot…


Vista to process Laurel Lake ore

Ore from the Laurel Lake gold- silver mine near Creighton, Sask., will be processed at the Bootleg Lake mill of Vista Mines (TSE). Vista reports agreement has been reached for the milling of 9,000 ton…


Pegasus merger deal with USMX collapses

Merger negotiations have been terminated between Pegasus Gold (TSE) and USMX Inc. (NASDAQ). The decision to terminate was made by the latter which cited “new developments . . . the potential ramificat…



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