Continental interested in diamond claims
Shares of Continental Precious Minerals of Toronto, involved in the exploration and development for, among other mineral products, diamonds, were recently listed on the Montreal Exchange (symbol czq)….
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Irish question tackled at Ennex’s Sperrin gold bet
While a viable solution to centuries-old troubles involving the Catholics and Protestants of Northern Ireland has eluded successive British governments, Dublin-based Ennex International is attempting …
St Joe drills off reserves on Kenora P & M property
Two quiet years of exploration by St. Joe Gold have resulted in another gold deposit for the company. An 18,440-m drill program has been completed on the company’s Shoal Lake property held under optio…
Thunderwood bids to follow in Aur Resources’ footsteps
Just as Aur Resources is about to cross the barrier separating promising young junior exploration companies from Canadian gold producers, Chairman James Gill has hatched another company to take its pl…
INVESTMENT COMMENT Lucky Friday puts Hecla on buy list
One of North American mining’s most senior citizens is back in favor with Merrill Lynch’s New York-based Global Securities Research department. After reopening its Lucky Friday silver mine, Hecla Mini…
Northern Miner publisher speaks at annual banquet
M. R. Brown, publisher of The Northern Miner, will be the after- dinner speaker at the Toronto Geological Discussion Group’s annual Christmas banquet this year. Brown, whose career in mining dates bac…
Rea Gold developing adit
An adit is being driven into the L98 massive sulphide lens at Rea Gold Corp.’s concession zone in the Adams Lake area of British Columbia. President Larry Reaugh says the $2-million exploration progra…
Cornucopia, Glactic move on Carlin bet
An attempt to speed up exploration at the huge Ivanhoe property in the Carlin gold trend near Elko, Nev., has produced some significant new discoveries, The Northern Miner learned recently. But even t…
Pamour may lose a parent, adopt a mine
It may be too early in the game to call it a battle, but the action appears to be warming up on the shareholder front at Dickenson Mines, where Pamour Inc. has purchased a 9.9% stake. At the same time…
Granges/Windflower plan $3 million work program
A $3-million underground exploration program is planned by Granges Exploration and Windflower Mining on their Goldfinch property near Revelstoke, B.C. Granges President Michael Muzylowski believes the…
Editorial The Loony’s not a lame duck
If you can believe recent press reports, Canadians are reacting with a considerable lack of enthusiasm to the new $1 dollar metal coin, introduced just a few months ago (early July, to be exact). One …
Orofino’s Scadding back in production
Milling operations have resumed at Orofino Resources’ Scadding mill near Sudbury, Ont. The operation was suspended on Oct 14 due to a damaged ball mill. A replacement unit has been installed and tuned…