Duration expands dewatering at Theresa
Initial results from an underground program at the Theresa mine project near Geraldton, Ont., are encouraging, Duration Mines president David Rogers says. Duration and Locator Explorations are equal p…
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Environment an issue in Ontario election campaign
In the second of a 2-part article, The Northern Miner looks at issues affecting northern Ontario in the current provincial election. While freer trade with the U.S. and state-owned auto insurance are …
Pilot plant test by Giant Bay
Killer bugs have successfully broken down refractory gold ores north of the 60th Parallel. These aggressive little microbes attack in waves and the attrition rate is almost 100%, unheard of in convent…
Nuinsco results
In the six-month period ending June 30, Nuinsco Resources reports an increase in working capital of $58,397. Cash on hand now totals almost $250,000. The company holds a 83% interest in the Cameron La…
Phelps Dodge exploring deposit
The largest producer of copper in the United States, Phelps Dodge, reports it is exploring a potentially significant copper deposit near Brisbee, Ariz. The copper mineralization lies north of the aban…
Lenora confident on Box mine, finding PGMs on adjoining bets
After a 17-year career with Cominco, which ended in frustration four years ago, Dr Ian Mason is excited about doing geology again. He’s onto something, here on the north shore of Lake Athabaska. But i…
Obituaries Dorothy Jan Petch
Dorothy Jan Petch, who for 25 years was involved with placer platinum and gold mining on the Tulameen River, upstream from Princeton, B.C., has died at age 86. She was known as “The Platinum Queen of …
Agnico earnings are up sharply
A sharp improvement in the second quarter operations of Agnico- Eagle Mines has resulted in a 3- fold increase in this company’s half year net to $5.1 million or 37 cents per share, compared to $1.5 …
Alberta Stock Exchange Gold volumes drop
Rumours of a presidential heart attack in conjunction with concerns about the future health of the U.S. dollar sent volumes careering headlong into what market watchers will hope is a temporary slump….
Hudson Bay disappointed At Metalore’s Brookbank
Deep drilling completed by Hudson Bay Gold has produced disappointing results from Metalore Resources’ Brookbank gold property near Beardmore, Ont. Ontex Resources holds a 10% net profits royalty on t…
Deal with Amoco Canada said good for Placer Dome
From a Placer Dome investor or potential investor point of view, at least two good things could happen as the result of a deal struck between the newly-formed mining giant and Amoco Canada Petroleum, …
Obituary Alex Samson
Alex Samson, former treasurer and a director of Campbell Chibougamau Mines (now Campbell Resources) has died in Peterboro, Ont., at age 80. Mr Samson, who was with Campbell Chibougamau from 1950 to 19…