CORRECTION (December 28, 1998)
In our issue of Dec. 14-20/98, we reported that the latest results from drilling at the Las Huaquillas property came from six holes collared in the San Antonio sector. Sulliden Exploration (SUE-M) act…
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Novagold expands holdings
Novagold Resources (NRI-T) is strengthening its land position in Alaska by acquiring all the outstanding shares in Alaska Gold from New York-listed owner Mueller Industries.Alaska Gold holds real esta…
Tiomin patents proprietary technique
Tiomin Resources (TIO-T) has received a U.S. patent for a proprietary process that produces high-grade titanium dioxide feedstock synthetic rutile from ilmenite.Applications have been filed in six oth…
Hugo Dummett named Man of the Year — BHP executive catalyst for Ekati mine
The unsung hero behind the opening of Canada’s first diamond mine is a modest gentleman who never hesitates to praise the accomplishments of his team and his partners. Yet Hugo Dummett, The Northern M…
Las Cristinas awaits starter’s orders — Construction of mine, mill expected to last two years
Making a mine is difficult enough without additional distractions. Having endured protests from illegal gold miners and the nuisance of a protracted challenge to its land title, Placer Dome (PDG-T) ca…
NEWS IN BRIEF (December 28, 1998)
Mutapa Gold (MUA-V) has changed its name to Mutapa Copper & Cobalt (MUA-V).
EDITORIAL — Media ignore pros, exaggerate cons — Cyanide and mining
With its well-kept homes and carefully tended gardens, the little town of Waihi is as pretty as small towns come in New Zealand. It attracts tourists from all over the world, many of whom end up visit…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR — Kriging merely geostatistical ‘gibberish’
Several people have called my attention to articles and letters on geostatistics in recent issues of The Northern Miner and urged me to comment on them.None of the authors of these articles has graspe…
GOLD FUNDS (December 28, 1998)
Gold Funds as of December 17, 1998BGRCentralNet Value$13.766.00Price$9.25…
The Northern Miner — Small Producers Index (December 28, 1998)
83.88 (+0.37)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
TSE INDICES (December 28, 1998)
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McWatters explores near Sigma-Lamaque properties
As part of a larger plan to boost production and lower costs at its Val d’Or, Que.-area gold mines, McWatters Mining (MCW-T) has been carrying out near-surface exploration near its Sigma-Lamaque facil…