Bre-X forges ahead at Indonesian play
Results from recent drilling have prompted Bre-X Minerals (ASE) to persevere at its Busang gold project in East Kalimantan. A third phase of drilling, already under way, is aimed at delineating 5 mill…
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EDITORIAL PAGE — A voice from the wilderness
Ontario is fortunate to have a vibrant prospecting community, one that has contributed significantly to many important discoveries in the province. And that is why political leaders should pull up a c…
COMMENTARY — Stimulate mine exploration
An unfortunate reality of today’s mining business is that more and more mining companies are investing their exploration dollars outside Canada, says Gregory Waller, financial analysis manager for Com…
OBITUARIES — Former editor John Carrington spent 44 years at
A former editor of The Northern Miner, John W. Carrington, passed away Jan. 20 in Toronto after a long illness. He was 81. Carrington, who devoted his entire career of 44 years to the weekly newspaper…
Cepeda, Cominco subsidary carry on down south
Partners Cepeda Minerals (VSE) and Cominco Resources International (TSE) intend to continue exploring for gold properties in South Carolina. Since its inception in 1990, the equal partners have spent …
NEWS ROUNDUP — Northgate settles Colomac suit
Toronto-listed Northgate Exploration has settled a class action suit filed in the U.S. in 1991. The corporation, along with four of its senior officers, was named in the suit, which alleged violations…
Tri Origin expands Aussie ground
Junior Tri-Origin Exploration (TSE) has formed a 50-50 joint venture with an Australian company to explore ground in New South Wales. The joint venture has applied for seven exploration leases coverin…
Cambiex exploring Polo Sur property in northern Chile
Results from the Polo Sur copper property in northern Chile have been released by Cambiex Exploration (ME). More than 20 trenches were excavated along a regional trend of copper mineralization. The hi…
METALS COMMENTARY — Are metals prices about to peak?
Surging metals prices are attracting the attention of consumers and investors. Bolstered by ever-stronger physical demand, prices for many metals are now at or near the pre-recession levels of several…
Expatriate exploring Canalask property
Beginning in March, a 3,000-metre drill program will further test nickel-copper-cobalt mineralization at the Canalask property in southwestern Yukon. Junior Expatriate Resources (VSE) recently tested …
Sharpe, Freewest cut sulphides
Partners Sharpe Energy & Resources (VSE) and Freewest Resources Canada (TSE) are encouraged by results of the second hole drilled on their Bend massive sulphide deposit in Wisconsin. Hole B94-18, whic…
Musto work progressing at Bajo de la Alumbrera
Development of the Bajo de la Alumbrera copper-gold deposit in northwestern Argentina continues to proceed on schedule. The project is a 50-50 joint venture between International Musto Explorations (T…