Donner explores ground near Lac Rocher project
In the Lac Rocher area of Quebec, Donner Minerals (DML-V) is exploring ground it has optioned from Falconbrige (FL-T) and Noranda (NOR-T).The $1-million field program will consist of geologi…
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Seahawk plans emerald mine in Brazil — Gross revenue projected to reach US$30 million per year
With encouraging drill results and a strong prefeasibility study, Seahawk Minerals (SKM-V) is moving ahead with development of its emerald project in eastern Brazil.The Englewood, Colo.-based company …
Royal sizes up gold deposit
Following 18,000 metres of reverse-circulation drilling at the Milos gold project in Greece, Royal Gold (RGLD-Q) has reported a resource of more than 900,000 oz.Denver-based Barnes Engineering Service…
SPOT PRICES (July 05, 1999)
Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)Change.ZSGold$260.80+$2.10Silver$ 5.15+$0.08…
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR — PGE-related reports need guidelines
The Northern Miner deserves applause for its recent editorials on salting scams, “boutique” assay labs, and associated frauds — not least of which are the “black sand,” or “desert dirt,” boondoggles …
PEOPLE — Bice Ventures (July 05, 1999)
Stanislaw Lis, Iwona Kozak and Krysztof Pawinski appointed directors.
Partners hit sulphides at Duck Pond
The first two infill holes drilled at the Duck Pond base metal project, southeast of Buchans, Nfld., have intersected sulphide mineralization over substantial widths.The drilling program, mounted by j…
Miramar tightens belt, looks to expand
With a strike behind it and cash in the bank, Miramar Mining (MAE-T) is looking to join the ranks of intermediate gold producers, the company’s president told shareholders at the annual meeting.The co…
Manitoba shells out for exploration projects
The government of Manitoba will contribute $1.2 million to exploration projects in the province.The funding is part of the government’s Mineral Exploration and Assistance Program (MEAP), designed to a…
EDITORIAL & OPINION — Innovation and culture — The Me Generation
The baby-boomers like to think they led the way, but it was really their parents — the Second World War generation — who entrenched innovation, entrepreneurship and individualism in North American c…
NAME CHANGE (July 05, 1999)
Athlone Resources (AT-V) has changed its name to Athlone Minerals (ATH-V) on a 1-new-for-1-old-share basis.
Agnico-Eagle poised to triple production
Agnico-Eagle Mines (AGE-T) is proceeding with plans to boost daily production at its Laronde gold mine in Quebec to 5,000 tons.In the mid-1990s, the company discovered extensive gold-silver-copper-zin…