Short Position Report
Short positions outstanding at Aug. 31/14 (with changes from Aug. 15/14).
Articles by Northern Miner Staff
Expanded San Jose mine has more to give Fortuna Silver
Fortuna Silver Mines (TSX: FVI; NYSE: FSM) expects its San Jose mine in Mexico will produce 4 million oz. silver and 30,400 oz. gold this year, up from the 2.5 million oz. silver and 19,031 oz. gold it churned out in 2013.
Editorial: Commodities prices twist and turn
With the sobriety of September settling in, commodity prices have shown some dramatic movements as the global economy shows signs of recovery and growth.
Start small in the Ring of Fire, Noront CEO says
There’s no question that massive infrastructure will need to be built in order to mine the large chromite deposits in the Ring of Fire, says Noront Resources (TSXV: NOT) president and CEO Alan Coutts.
Flinders to buy Big North Graphite
Vancouver-based graphite producer Flinders Resources (TSXV: FDR; US-OTC: FLNXF) is moving to acquire Big North Graphite (TSXV: NRT).
S&P 500 on a roll, Aug. 25-29
The benchmark S&P 500 Index ended the week on a high note, finishing above the 2,000-mark for the third time during the trading week. The S&P 500 advanced 0.75% to 2,003.37, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6% to finish…
Commentary: Global gold demand continues recalibration
The following is an edited excerpt from the World Gold Council’s summary of its report, Gold Demand Trends Q2 2014. The full report can be found at www.gold.org.
Corrections
The article “Rockhaven has high hopes for Klaza in Yukon” (T.N.M., Sept. 1-7/14) should have stated that Matt Turner is only the CEO of Rockhaven Resources, while Robert C. Carne serves as president.
Santacruz ramps up its Rosario mine
Santacruz Silver Mining (TSXV: SCZ) is eyeing production growth in Mexico with a ramp up at its Rosario silver–gold–zinc–lead mine.
Mercator on life support
Financially troubled producer Mercator Minerals (TSX: ML; US-OTC: MLKKF) has filed for protection from its creditors in Canada and the U.S.
TSX soars, Aug. 25-29
Canada’s main stock index kicked off the Labour Day weekend with a 90.18-point gain to 15,625.73. The S&P/TSX Global Gold Index edged up nearly 4 points to 202.10, helped by a US$6.40 per oz. jump in the gold spot price, which closed…
TSX Venture on the rise, Aug. 25-29
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite finished in the green for the second straight week during the trading period, as it jumped 1.8%, or 18.41 points, en route to a 1,023.99-point close. Markets followed energy and precious metals futures upward,…