Ivanhoe Rides Mongolian Roller Coaster in 2006
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — At first glance, Ivanhoe Mines’ (IVN-T, IVN-N) Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold project may seem to have grabbed an undue amount of attention for a project in the far reaches of the Gob…
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Ashton Board Agrees to New Merger Plan
A proposal from Stornoway Diamond (SWY-T, SWYDF-O) to merge Ashton Mining of Canada (ACA-T, AMCFF-O) into one of its wholly owned subsidiaries has met the Ashton board’s approval.
CanAlaska Options Reserve Lands in Athabasca Basin
Vancouver — CanAlaska Uranium (CVV-V, CVVUF-O) has optioned a 385-sq.-km land package, located on the northern rim of Saskatchewan’s Athabasca basin, from the Fond Du Lac Denesuline First Nation.
Aldershot’s Quebec Uranium Search Garners Mixed Reviews
Vancouver — Aldershot Resources (ALZ-V, ALZTF-O) says it’s considering holding town hall meetings in southwestern Quebec to respond to allegations that its activities may be infringing on the rights …
First Uranium Rides Momentum Wave
Vancouver — The widely anticipated Canadian market debut of First Uranium (FIU-T) ended successfully, proving that momentum, for the time being, continues to ride in favour of the radioactive metal.
Canadian Gold Mutual Funds (January 08, 2007)
Fund name Dec 28($) Dec 20($) Change($) Change(%) YTD(%) MER*(%) Assets*(M$) AGF Pr Mtl 26.50 26.23 0.27 1.0 62.4 2.68 504 Altamira Pr & Str Mtl 12.94 12.83 0.11 0.9…
Midway to Take Over Pan-Nevada
Vancouver — Midway Gold (MDW-V, MDWGF-O) looks to boost its Nevada footprint and gold resource through a planned takeover of fellow explorer Pan-Nevada Gold (PNV-V, PNVFF-O).
International Quotes (January 08, 2007)
Australia (A$) Dec 29 Dec 20 Change Bendigo Mining 0.78 0.78 0.00 Centamin Egypt 0.81 0.77 0.04 Croesus Mining 0.28 0.28 0.00 Emperor Mines 0.17 0.17 0.00 Kingsgate Cons. 4.20…
Dividends (January 08, 2007)
Company Div.($) Pay Date Record Date Iamgold 0.07 Jan 9 Dec 20 Fording CC Tr 0.95 Jan 15 Dec 29 Cameco 0.04 Jan 15 Dec 29 Cleve-Cl 3.25pr 8.125* Jan…
Exchange Rates (January 08, 2007)
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Sparton Eyes Uranium in Chinese Coal Ash
Vancouver — Research by Sparton Resources (SRI-V, SPNRF-O) has identified a major source of coal ash in China containing significant amounts of uranium.
Cons Gold Win Likes the Look of South Dolly Varden Core
Vancouver — Before even finishing the first drill hole on its South Dolly Varden gold-copper project in Elko Cty., Nev., Consolidated Gold Win Ventures (CGW-V, CGWVF-O) felt compelled to share visual…