Micham program encounters gold
Over 600 ft of underground decline has been completed at Mono Gold Mines’ (VSE) Bannockburn property near Madoc, Ont. Micham Exploration (VSE) has an option to earn a 51% interest in the project for a…
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Echo Bay to control Muscocho
Edmonton-based Echo Bay Mines (TSE) recently took another step in a growth strategy which has seen gold production increase 56% from 1986 levels by acquiring a major interest in the Muscocho group of …
Taiwan buying gold in bulk
In an effort to try to reduce its trade surplus, Taiwan is considering purchasing up to one-quarter of the world’s annual gold production, the news agency Reuter reports. Taiwan, which has foreign exc…
Danra to start drilling program
A drill contract has been let by newly-listed Danra Resources (VSE) for a 6-hole program on a promising silver property in the Yukon. The 600-m program, scheduled to start early next month, will test …
Golden Group and partner continue success
Drilling by Golden Group Explorations (VSE) and Golden Hope Resources (VSE) on the Estrades polymetallic deposit in Quebec, continues to intersect economic grade mineralization. The drill program, whi…
Terra Mines focusing on Mexican interests
It’s out with the old and in with the new for Terra Mines (TSE), focusing attention on two gold projects in Mexico following the sale of its two Northwest Territories precious metal properties. The co…
Committee spreads message about saving flow-through
The Save Flow-Through Committee travelling show continues to spread its message across Canada, with recent meetings in Newfoundland and Manitoba. The committee, which is chaired by Eveline Kasner of K…
Muscocho officers report low group equity holdings
While the names Terry Flanagan and Jack McAdam are almost synonymous with the Muscocho Group of companies which includes Muscocho Explorations (TSE), Flanagan McAdam Resources (TSE) and McNellen Resou…
Queries Gibson Girl and Caliper remain inactive
Please provide me with some information on Gibson Girl Mines and Caliper Developments. The Northern Miner hasn’t published any news on the two companies for at least a decade. F.M., Orillia, Ont. Acco…
Northgate, Audrey team up to expand Mobrun operation
Toronto-based Northgate Explorations (TSE) has dipped into its treasury for the fourth time this year to pick up a 20% interest in Audrey Resources (TSE) of Rouyn- Noranda, Que. Under an agreement, No…
Catear gears up for pilot milling at Goldwedge mine
Pilot milling will commence in mid-May at Catear Resources’ (VSE) Goldwedge property in the Sulphurets gold camp, 35 miles northeast of Stewart, B.C. President E. Kruchkowski says construction of the …
Antimony mine, gold potential have Dominion Explorers busy
One of the oldest listed companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange today — formed in 1928 by the late renowned mine-finder Thayer Lindsley — Dominion Explorers is still very much alive, The Northern M…