Articles by Northern Miner Staff

Our lives are affected each day by government. Indeed, if you have been stopped by a police officer for a traffic violation you know the feeling as the heart rate picks up or a little more perspiratio…

The Montcalm nickel/copper deposit, one of Canada’s largest undeveloped nickel resources, is worthy of serious reappraisal in light of the current strength in nickel prices. Located 35 km northwest of…

Twenty-five years ago, in June of 1963, the Texas Gulf Sulphur company paid $18,000 and a 10% net profits royalty for a 2-year option on some patented mining claims about 10 miles north of Timmins. Th…

A Texas-based company, Tracor Atlas, is marketing an indicator badge for use in work environments where there is a danger of carbon monoxide buildup. Good for 30 days, the Dead/Stop badge changes colo…

The following brief look at recent history is prompted by the article, “Debunking a Myth,” by Donald Cranstone which appeared in the January issue of The Northern Miner Magazine. Cranstone’s article s…

A new way to store liquids in exploration and mining camps is being marketed by sei Industries of Richmond, B.C. Called the Terra Tank, it is a fully collapsible container, constructed of a specially …

Fenton Scott’s letter made my day. I must have done something right if a barrage from an explorationist with his experience fails to improve my data and affect my conclusions. I first must disown the …

Three new components, suitable for the automation of milling circuits, have been introduced by Davis Controls of Islington, Ont. A solid state pressure gauge, using a patented ceramic measuring cell, …

This issue of The Northern Miner Magazine was a treat to prepare. First, I spent one long, lively, illuminating afternoon interviewing (if that’s the appropriate word) Falconbridge’s colorful chief, B…

A versatile new haulage system engineered to provide efficiency in a wide range of terrains has been introduced by Philippi-Hagenbuch Inc. Called the Broad Application- Coordinated Haulage System, or …

lThe Geco Mine The Geco mine has been one of the mainstays of Noranda Inc.’s string of operating mines since 1957. This base metal “crown jewel” is a regular highlight for technical visitors from as f…

Over the past few years, this column has stressed the importance of good management in meeting today’s business and personal challenges. In these articles, we’ve reviewed and appraised some of the maj…