Articles by Northern Miner Staff


Montreal Exchange Trading action brisk

Investors were out in strong force during the week, with daily trading volumes ranging between 6.2 million and 9.75 million shares, and both the market portfolio and mining and minerals index capturin…


INSIDER TRADES (January 30, 1989)

American Ore — G. Oughtred bought 800,000 (Niv) @ 30 cents to hold 905,000. Bitech — Pamiba Est. sold 100,000 (Dec) @ 33 cents to hold 457,754. Broulan — H. Grightmire bought 30,000 (Dec) @ $1.62 …


Metal Miners welcome the pressures of prosperity

Mining companies are riding the crest of the economic cycle these days, operating near full capacity and getting the best prices in years for most metals. Base metal miners are enjoying prosperity the…


Galore Creek area very active

Sparked by a number of important gold discoveries in recent years, exploration activity in northern British Columbia has reached record levels — and it could get busier. The latest region to heat up …



Michele Gold examines Midland Nickel Corp.

Michele Gold Mines (VSE) has acquired a 6-month property examination right on the Midland Nickel Corp. 7-claim property in Pardee Twp., Ont. The nickel-platinum group metals property is near Thunder B…


Dumagami’s new mine a winner for Agnico

With a 10-year ore supply already in sight and its spanking new 2,000- ton concentrator operating right up to expectations, the Donald J. LaRonde gold-copper-silver mine of Dumagami Mines (TSE) is loo…


Analysts’ Comments (January 30, 1989)

Record high metal prices made Falconbridge Ltd. (TSE) a prime takeover target in 1988, and if a bidding war ensues, it could give the nickel miner’s stock some upside potential, according to Toronto a…


Cliff Resources completes merger

Cliff Resources (TSE) of Toronto reports that it has achieved final completion of its merger arrangement with Canaustra Gold Exploration (VSE). The merger, given shareholder approval earlier this mont…



Cominco on straight, narrow

Among the hardest hit during recession was the base metals sector in which a few commodities have yet to recover. And not surprisingly, its impact was totally indiscriminate, crippling both the small …


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