Asian Mineral shelves nickel project months before commissioning
Market conditions, higher export tariffs and lack of capital are preventing Asian Mineral Resources (ASN-V) from de…
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Minister calls cost of northern BC power line “peanuts”
Vancouver – The Premier of BC, Gordon Campbell, has resuscitated the Northwest Transmission Line (NTL) that would s…
Linear Metals extends mineralization at Cobre Grande
Using assays from the last two reverse-circulation holes on its Cobre Grande project in Mexico, Linear Metals (LRM-…
Investors turn to gold
The phones have been ringing off the hook at Blanchard & Co., the biggest bullion dealer in the United States as in…
Gammon improves its numbers; lists on NYSE
The evolution of Gammon Gold (GAM-T, GRS-X) from a small junior exploration company to a mid-tier gold and silver…
Aurizon adding production
Vancouver — Calculated risk has been Aurizon Mines’ (ARZ-T, AZK-x) secret to success. For president and CEO David Hall, the gamble was putting together an experienced team in 2003 — before the price…
Cabo Drilling lands Rio Grande Silver contract
Vancouver-headquartered Cabo Drilling’s (CBE-V, CBEEF-o)U. S. subsidiary, Advanced Drilling Inc., has been contracted by Rio Grande Silver to conduct at least 35,000 ft. of surface core drilling for t…
INTERNATIONAL QUOTES (September 29, 2008)
Australia (A$) Sept 23 Sept 16 Change Bendigo Mining 0.20 0.15 0.05 Kingsgate Cons. 5.54 4.50 1.04 Lion Selection Ltd 1.38 1.38 0.00 Newcrest Mining 26.84 21.45 5.39 …
U. S. MARKETS SEPT. 16-22
The Sept. 16-22 trading period proved to be one of the most tumultuous — and memorable — in recent history, as the federal government ratcheted up its direct involvement what may be the worst U. S. …
PEOPLE (September 29, 2008)
Amazon GoldSands — Carlos Stocker appointed CFO; Kenneth Phillippe has resigned as CFO. Argentex Mining — Patrick Downey appointed a director. Bullion Monarch Mining– Larry Anderson appointed a dir…
Swedish magnetite draws Northland Resources
Vancouver–With its latest round of drilling in Sweden, Northland Resources (NAU-T, NRSRF-o) has confirmed good iron grades at Pellivuoma, 15 km west of its planned Tapuli iron ore mine.
TSX VENTURE SHORT POSITIONS (September 29, 2008)
Short positions outstanding at Aug. 31/08 (with changes from Aug. 15/08).