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Visible gold has been identified in eight of 11 holes logged to date at the joint-venture Dufferin mine gold property in Nova Scotia, Jascan Resources and Novamin Resources/ Breakwater Resources repor…

A merger which would see Royal Apex Silver become part of Coeur d’Alene Mines of Idaho, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval, has been announced. Holders of Royal Apex common stock would rec…

In the 9-month period ended Sept 30, Potash Co. of America, Inc. suffered an unaudited loss of $16.3 million, including an extraordinary charge of $3.9 million for shutdown expenses at its Saskatchewa…

Nine new gold and two new chromium showings have been discovered by Pro-or Mining Resources’ prospecting team at the Menarik property in the James Bay area of Quebec. The property is located within 7 …

The most important single item of news to be found in the bruising events flowing from the panic on world stock exchanges from Oct 19 on is that the gold price retained its value (while stocks did not…

The uptrend in earnings of Dickenson Mines continues, with net for the nine months ended Sept 30 ahead to $4,981,000 or 34 cents per share, up from $2,783,000 or 25 cents a share for the same period…

You’ll find attached a copy of a share certificate from a company that may have been a gold producer in the 1940s. My grandfather bought the stock at my father’s suggestion after the Second World War….

Like most junior exploration companies which attempt to make the leap from explorer to successful mine operator, Golden Shield Resources is experiencing some growing pains. Exuberant at having pulled …

Although a New York brokerage house has not included Galactic Resources on its recommended list, it says Galactic’s four major properties are interesting vehicles for those investors willing to bear p…

Government-mandated costs in Ontario (including costs of energy, unemployment insurance, compensation assessments) represent about 20 per cent of a mine’s operating expenses, so it was not too surpris…

Contrary to a statement in the Oct 12 issue of The Northern Miner, George Nemcsok is the Chief Geologist for Lac Minerals’ Macassa Division. He has held that position since 1979.

Toronto Stock Exchange — Lorne J. Levy appointed a member governor, succeeding J. Ronald Woods who has resigned.