Silver supply and demand trends for 2014
The following findings were released by The Silver Institute based on their World Silver Survey for 2015. For more information and to access the full survey, please visit www.silverinstitute.org.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Suppliers news: Amec Foster Wheeler gets more work at Copler in Turkey
Amec Foster Wheeler has been awarded the initial phase of an engineering, procurement and construction contract for the sulphide expansion project at Alacer Gold’s (TSX: ASR) 80%-owned Copler gold mine in eastern Turkey.
Suppliers news: Superior Industries buys Miramichi based MFE Manufacturing
Superior Industries, a U.S.-based manufacturer and supplier of bulk material processing and handling systems, has acquired Miramichi-based MFE Manufacturing.
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Peru enforces state of emergency to stop mining protests
The Peruvian government recently declared a state of emergency in southern Peru, after ongoing protests against Southern Copper’s (NYSE: SCCO) Tia Maria copper project caused a fourth fatality.
Kidnappings highlight miners’ security risks
In the first four months of this year alone, kidnapping incidents have touched Torex Gold Resources (TSX: TGX; US-OTC: TORXF) and Goldcorp (TSX: G; NYSE: GG) in Mexico’s Guerrero state, and Pan African Minerals’ Tambao manganese…
TSX Venture closes above 700, May 19-22
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index registered gains during the shortened period, as it jumped 1.2%, or 8.17 points, before finishing at 703.48 points.
Short Position Report
Short positions outstanding at May 15/15 (with changes from April 30/15).
TSX Venture edges up, May 11-15
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index eked out a 4.16-point gain over the trading session to close at 695.31. The index has been stuck at late-2008 levels of 700 points and below since November.
PearTree helps industry give back via charity flow-through
VANCOUVER — It’s not too often that a capital financing structure can be described as a true win-win situation. PearTree Financial has come close, however, with its innovative flow-through donation program, which helps mining…
Labrador Iron Ore Royalty could become takeover target
Osisko Gold Royalties (TSX: OR) has amassed a 9.8% stake in Labrador Iron Ore Royalty (TSX: LIF) since the beginning of the year, and of that, 7.2% was acquired in the first quarter, Osisko noted in its quarterly financial statements.
TSX ends in the red, May 11-15
Canada’s main stock index retreated during the trading week. The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 0.4% to 15,108.12. The S&P/TSX Capped Diversified Metals & Mining Index dropped 1.4% to 794.05, and the S&P/TSX Global Gold…