Mustang, Falco join forces
Vancouver — Mustang Minerals (YMU-V) has joined forces with Falconbridge (FL-T) to explore for diamonds in the Marten River area, near North Bay, Ont.Mustang has obtained a half-stake in the Marten R…
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Transmitting nickel’s benefits
Superconductors wrapped in nickel alloy could some day cut electrical line losses in half, making transmission more efficient.Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Los Alamos National Laborato…
Canadian Stock Exchange Indices (September 24, 2001)
DateSept. 18Sept. 17Sept. 14Sept. 13Sept. 12HighLowTSE 3006844.506907.966890.857102.26C…
Living legacy for whom? Hands off Destor-Porcupine
It would have been impossible fifty years ago, and scandalous twenty years ago, but today, for some incomprehensible reason, the Ontario government is considering setting aside parts of the Destor-Por…
Goldcorp ups Red Lake
A better understanding of mineralization has led to a 25% increase in reserves at the Red Lake gold mine in northwestern Ontario.Goldcorp (G-T), which began commercial production at the year’s start, …
Surviving a tragedy
We at The Northern Miner join civilized people everywhere in extending our condolences and prayers to the families and loved ones of those who died in the recent terrorist attacks in New York City, Wa…
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NAME CHANGES (September 24, 2001)
Zim Gold Resources (ZIM-V) has changed its name to Noise Media (NMA-V) on a 1-new-for-1-old share basis.Icelandic Gold (YCE-V) has changed its name to PGM Ventures (YPG-V)…
Breakwater tables Langlois feasibility study (September 24, 2001)
An independent feasibility study of Breakwater Resources’ (BWR-T) Langlois zinc mine near Val d’Or, Que., recommends that $16 million be spent on development work before production resumes.The revised…
PEOPLE (September 24, 2001)
Boliden — Carl Bennet, Goran Collert, Jan Johansson, Robert McDermott, Kjell Nilsson, Robert Stone, Anders Sundstrom, and Frederick Telmer appointed directors.European Goldfields — Larry Kornze appo…
Terrorist attacks upset forecasts
It now seems a long time ago that market commentators debated whether a recovery was to take place this year or next; it seems a long time ago when each piece of economic data out of the U.S. was eage…
Gold and terrorism
In the wake of the terrorist attack on the U.S. on Sept. 11, at least some investors have looked to gold, the traditional haven in times of crisis.Gold prices responded swiftly, and the London morning…