Sarnoff KOed in Las Vegas diamond debate
It was supposed to have been The Great Diamond Debate. But Paul Sarnoff, editor of Gold Stocks Advisory and noted diamond play skeptic, was thrown onto the ropes during a panel discussion sponsored by…
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Conference marks 40th anniversary of Bathurst camp
This year marks the 40th anniversary of what was, at the outset, one of the best-kept secrets in Canadian mining history — the discovery of base metals in Bathurst, N.B. Although the Brunswick No. 6 …
EDITORIAL PAGE — Is there no justice?
It was with sorrow that we learned recently of the death of television icon Raymond Burr. The Canadian actor will always be remembered for his role as that winningest of lawyers, Perry Mason. His demi…
Treminco plans winter drilling in N.W.T.
Recent field programs by the Yellowknife Greenstone Belt Syndicate have indicated the potential for large, shear-hosted gold deposits on properties near Yellowknife, N.W.T. Treminco Resources (TSE) ha…
COUNTRY REPORT — The African nation of Zambia counts on its
Zambia is counting on its copper industry to remain a major source of foreign exchange and employment. The government of Frederick Chiluba says copper will continue to be the mainstay of the Zambian e…
High River options ground near Snow Lake
Under an agreement between High River Gold Mines (TSE) and Manitoba mining consultant Bruce Dunlop, High River can acquire two properties next to its Snow Lake gold project in northern Manitoba. One o…
EXPLORING FOR DIAMONDS AND THE NORTH — A tour of the
There are now more than 200 companies active in North American diamond exploration. Much of this exploration is under challenging Arctic conditions. One group with a proven track record in that domain…
NEWS IN BRIEF (September 20, 1993)
Anooraq Resources (ARQ:VSE) has changed its transfer agent. It is now Montreal Trust.
NDP leader urges consensus on environmental issues
In preparation for the Oct. 25 federal election, The Northern Miner asked representatives of four of the main political parties to respond to a series of questions pertaining to mining. All representa…
EXPLORING FOR DIAMONDS AND THE NORTH — Kennecott makes plans
The diamond exploration team of Kennecott Canada is going ahead with a major bulk-sampling program this winter on the DO-27 kimberlite pipe discovered on claims held here by DHK Resources. Kennecott o…
Gold Funds (September 20, 1993)
Gold Funds as of Sept. 14 BGR Central Net Value $12.93 $5.72 Price $10.38 $6.125 Discount 19.79% 7.1% Value $72,449,000 $110,858,213…
Anglo planning new gold mine
The new Moab gold mine in South Africa is expected to produce 293 tons of bullion annually, Anglo American’s gold division chairman said recently in Cape Town. Clem Sunter told an investment conferenc…