Photo…..Mining Hall of Fame
Photo by George Onuska Bill James, right, president of Falconbridge Ltd. and the keynote speaker at the recent inaugural dinner for the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, points out to fellow head-table gu…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Editorial Honoring the past, looking to the future For we’ll sing
This country’s mine-finders and mine-makers are recognized internationally as the best — everywhere but right here at home. For the average Canadian, we suggest, remains quite unaware of the very sig…
James Y. Murdoch, 1890-1962
A lawyer by profession, James Y. Murdoch, who became first president of the fledgling Noranda Mines in 1922, at the age of 32, was one of the greatest builders Canada ever produced, not just a mine-…
Jerome Gold buys reprieve as reserve hunt continues
After persuading E.B. Eddy Forest Products to extend the deadline for an option agreement at the old Jerome mine near Swayze, Ont., Toronto-based Jerome Gold Mines (ASE) has raised $500,500 to finance…
Gold Project Reverts to Golden Zone Resources
Full ownership of the Golden Zone property in Alaska has reverted to Golden Zone Resources (VSE) after an option agreement with United Pacific Gold (VSE) was recently terminated. Grant Hagestad, chair…
Placer Dome helping to fund VSM plans
A $3-million share purchase agreement with VSM Exploration involving six million flow-through shares will give Placer Dome (TSE) controlling interest in the exploration company. Placer has agreed to p…
Private company pland `89 start for rich Timmins nickel deposit
Malcolm Slack and his crew have entered the nickel business. The well-known Canadian mining man and his team expect to have the high grade Redstone nickel deposit near Timmins, Ont., in production by …
Stikine presiden onesPezm’ idfrcnrl
Murray Pezim’s recent offer to acquire 51% of the issued capital of Consolidated Stikine Silver Ltd. (VSE) no doubt represents a potential financial windfall for Marguerite MacKay, president and subst…
Will Barrick loan affect gold price?
Just what the price of gold, which has been struggling of late, needs: an announcement by American Barrick Resources (TSE) that it is arranging a 1,050,000-oz gold loan. The precious metal, which just…
La Fosse makes bid to purchase Louvicourt Gold
An offer to purchase 60% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Louvicourt Gold Mines (COATS) has been made by La Fosse Platinum (TSE). The offer will be made on the basis of one common share …
Santa Cruz venture secures copper bet
The Santa Cruz joint venture of Asarco Inc. and Freeport-McMoRan Gold have purchased 2,420 acres near Casa Grande, Ariz. The companies say a portion of the acreage contains a porphyry copper deposit. …
Troudor exploring new Idaho gold project
Preliminary sampling of a recently-optioned property in Idaho is confirming the presence of good gold values in underground workings, according to Troudor Resources (VSE). The company recently acquire…