Some of Canada’s best gold exploration projects
There are more than 100 advanced gold exploration projects in Canada today. The editors of The Northern Miner have tried to select some of the most promising gold exploration plays as the 1988 field …
News
Land claim divides Yukon mining industry
Negotiations on a preliminary agreement land claim settlement in the Yukon Territory are expected to wrap up within two weeks, on the orders of federal Northern Development Minister Bill McKnight. If …
Letters to the Editor Coronation: a Canuc/Orofino venture
I refer to the article on page 13 of the issue dated Sept 19, 1988, of The Northern Miner headed “Orofino drill results.” The opening sentence of the article is misleading in that reference is made to…
Drilling on Delaware Joint Venture
A 5-hole diamond drill program operated by Delaware Resources (VSE) is now under way on the 10,500-acre Iskut River joint venture property adjoining the Snip project in northern British Columbia. The …
Managing THE HAWTHORNE EFFECT
Recently, General Electric Co. announced it was closing its Hawthorne plant in Chicago, Ill. For those of us who have followed the evolution of “human resources management” in business, the closing of…
“Paddle your own canoe” Noah — Many Years Ago Review.
Noah being a sensible sort of chap, never made an investment without first consulting his weather charts. They, plus the inevitable good advice from upstairs, told him that the best investment he coul…
Champion/Power option agreement
An option agreement has been completed between Champion Gold Resources (VSE), Power Explorations (TSE) and Moss Resources (ASE). The deal gives Champion the right to earn a 50% interest in Power’s Ohm…
Exploration needed to bolster dwindling base metal reserves
Canada’s position as a metals producer can’t be maintained without finding ** more deposits ** In the search for new mineral deposits, the preoccupation with gold in recent ye…
Shareholder report shows how a mining project can work out.
The following is taken from Starrex Mining Corporation’s shareholder report for the 6-months ended June 30 as an example of how a mining project can work out. Other partners in the mine are Saskatchew…
News in Brief (October 03, 1988)
A drill program has been completed by Cross Lake Minerals (VSE) on the company’s Red Cross Lake property in Manitoba. The 6-hole program tested an iron formation unit with characteristics similar to t…
Cathedral reduces production estimates
The Stirling Mine in Nevada produced some 5,906 oz of gold druing the first six months of 1988, but 52%-owner Cathedral Gold Corp. (TSE) says it has reduced the 1988 production estimates downward from…
Catear Reports Impressive Assays at Goldwedge
Some impressive assay results were reported by Catear Resources (VSE) from underground stope sampling at its Goldwedge property north of Stewart, B.C. The company is now processing low grade material …