Getting the R&D Ball Rolling
Increasing co-operative R&D with our universities is probably the best way for Canada to attain global excellence in mining technology. Over its long history, Canadian funding for research and develop…
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Blackdome making money, paying dividends, too
With only seven and one-half months of production under its belt, Blackdome Mining’s gold project 150 miles north of here has not only been making money but paying dividends as well. Net earnings for …
EXPLORATION ’87 NORTHGATE
At presstime a final budget for exploration had not been determined at Northgate, but several affiliated companies had announced plans for significant expenditures in 1987. Norbeau Mines (40%-held by …
EXPLORATION ’87 GOLD FIELDS
Consolidated Gold Fields of London, England, conducts exploration in North America via two wholly- owned subsidiaries — Gold Fields Canadian Mining in Canada and Gold Fields Mining Corp. in the U.S. …
Where to explore
The location of an orebody should be given a lot of attention when you go out looking for a mine. Development and operationg costs are different in each Canadian region. The philosophy of mineral expl…
Depressed year for iron ore
Iron ore consumption in the United States during 1986 fell more than 13% from the previous year, the American Iron Ore Association (AIOA) reports. In Canada, consumption fell 5.5%. Consumption in the …
EXPLORATION ’87 LOUVEM MINES
During 1986 Louvem Mines’ total land position doubled to 50,000 acres, mostly by staking in the Casa Berardi area. This year Louvem intends to do most of its exploration and development work on three …
Grades improve at Bachelor Lake
Operating improvements at Bachelor Lake Gold Mines facility near Demaraisville, Que., which first surfaced in the third quarter of 1986, have continued into the fourth quarter. For the 3-month period …
B.C. mining task force warns of a bleak future
Established last year at the request of the British Columbia government, The Mineral Industry Task Force has concluded that the province “might not have a significant mining industry by 1996.” Its fin…
Brenda soars into the black
High tonnage with good grades and recoveries and low operating costs helped Brenda Mines to fourth quarter 1986 earnings of $4.5 million, or 97 cents a share, compared to a loss of $1,005,000, or 22 …
Belmoral turns profit in 1986
A profit of $1,378,000 (5.5 cents per share) for 1986 was recorded by Belmoral Mines compared to a loss of $7,081,000 (71 cents per share) in 1985. Revenue for the year was $27,152,000 on sales of 52…
EXPLORATION ’87 FINNETH
FinNeth Exploration is engaged in a number of drilling programs on promising gold and base metal targets in the Abitibi and Eastern Twp. areas of Quebec. Currently it is seeking opportunities to part…