Short Position Report (February 09, 2010)
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Articles by Northern Miner Staff
CAW asks gov’t to stop Xstrata smelter closure
The Canadian Auto Workers union has called on both the Ontario and the federal governments to investigate Xstr…
Nayarit proves positive economics at Orion
Vancouver – Junior player Nayarit Gold (NYG-V) has released a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for its An…
Supreme Court decision on Red Chris provides environmental assessment clarity
Vancouver – In a decision more than three years in the making, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled the ministr…
Katanga coming back to life
The storm of the financial crisis is now behind Katanga Mining (KAT-T) and the company is looking to its opera…
Potash Back In Vogue With BHP’s Bid For Athabasca Potash
BHP Billiton (BHP-N) is offering $341 million to snap up junior explorer Athabasca Potash’s (API-T) assets in Saskatchewan.
Yukon Territory Wins Big At AME BC Awards Dinner
VANCOUVER — A prospector, a Howe Street financier and several geologists and engineers with historic or recent ties to the Yukon Territory were among the recipients of prestigious awards presented at…
Chief Explains Ring Of Fire Protest
First Nation groups eager to be involved in the mining business in northern Ontario are blocking two ice airstrips used by mining companies in the isolated but heavily-staked Ring of Fire camp in the …
MDN Flexes Its Rare Metal Muscles
While its name has been tied to gold until now, MDN( MDN-T) is in the midst of diversifying into some slightly less well-known metals.
Metals Markets Take A Breather
The fourth trading week of 2010 was a time to look at the big picture, as base and precious metals markets saw another round of substantial corrections.
Zimbabwe Abuses Require Urgent Attention
For more than a year, the World Diamond Council (WDC) has voiced its concerns regarding allegations of human rights abuses in Zimbabwe and significant examples of irregularities concerning Kimberley P…
People (February 08, 2010)
African Aura Mining — Boris Granovsky appointed a non-executive director.