Chinese, DRC gov’ts forge ‘vast Marshall Plan’
A “sign of the times” development highlighted the week in mining ended May 10, the 19th trading week of 2008.
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Ignore equipment firms at your peril
Since the last commodity boom 20 years ago, underinvestment in mining equipment in countries such as the United States, Australia and other mature markets is benefiting companies like Joy Global (JOYG…
TSX VENTURE SHORT POSITIONS (May 19, 2008)
Short positions outstanding at Apr. 30/08 (with changes from Apr. 15/08). Largest Short Positions Peak Gold PIK 4256400 -1430500 Copper Creek CPV 2405000 2405000 Westernzagros WZR …
CANADIAN GOLD MUTUAL FUNDS (May 19, 2008)
Fund name May. 12 May 5 Change Change YTD MER* Assets* ($) ($) ($) (%) (%) (%) (M$) AGF Pr Mtl 27.78 27.33 0.45 1.6 -2.7 2.60 724.7 Altamira Pr & Str Mtl 11.89 11.64 0.25 …
Gemcom taken out by private equity firms for $180M
VANCOUVER–In a commodity supercycle, it pays to remember that mining companies don’t go it alone. Without support and supplies from a whole range of companies, from equipment manufacturers to archite…
Mustang moves on Maskwa feasibility
A prefeasibility study for Mustang Minerals’ (MUM-V, MSMGF-O) Maskwa open-pit nickel project, in Manitoba, proposes building a 2,750-tonne-per-day open-pit mine that would produce an average of 9.2 mi…
The real goldmine for Goldsource: Saskatchewan coal
Vancouver – Goldsource Mines (GXS-V) has started a Saskatchewan coal craze. The diamond-seeking junior that ins…
High River getting over production hiccups
While High River Gold Mines (HRG-T) is getting a handle on operational issues at its two key projects, the financia…
Progress for Marengo’s PNG copper-moly feasibility
Marengo Mining (MRN-T, MGO-A) is considering the financial merit behind a 50-million-tonne-per-year copper-molybden…
The commodity supercycle: myth or reality? Part 8
Other cautious market commentators are concerned about the influence of investment demand on commodity prices. They…
China investing big in Africa (May 16, 2008)
China continues in its race to secure mineral resources in Africa, with a plan to invest more than US$9 billion in …
Tenajon focuses in on molybdenum (May 15, 2008)
Vancouver – With a 13-hole drill program Tenajon Resources (TJS-V) has boosted the indicated molybdenum resources a…