Emission standards boost rhodium use
The market for rhodium in 2000 was characterized by strong consumer demand and tight physical availability, the combination of which caused the price to rise to just over US$2,000 per lb. at the end o…
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SouthernEra expands PGM portfolio
In South Africa, SouthernEra Resources (SUF-T) has nabbed another 9 km of the Bushveld’s UG2 and Merensky reefs, which, combined, host the world’s largest platinum deposits.SouthernEra currently explo…
Muskox cuts new zone
Vancouver — An ongoing drill program on the Muskox Intrusive Complex in Nunavut has cut a new zone of copper-nicke…
Inco, province flash different signals on Voisey’s project
Optimistic statements yesterday by Newfoundland’s minister of mines and energy on the future of the Voisey’s Bay ni…
Geomaque creditors take shares
Three trade creditors have agreed to take shares in payment of debts, significantly advancing the financial restruc…
Doublestar-Standard combo approved
Vancouver – Shareholders have given the nod of approval for Standard Mining (SDM-T) to become a wholly-owned subsid…
Akrokeri warns of 3Q loss
Lower production from the Bonte alluvial gold mine in Ghana will cut third-quarter revenues and earnings for Akroke…
Antamina hits commercial production
Vancouver — Some four months ahead of schedule and slightly under budget, partners BHP Billiton (BHP-N), Noranda (…
Trading Summary (October 12, 2001)
The “safe haven” of gold and the gold stocks appears to be turning into a regular weekend retreat for investors on…
Virginia, Cambior discover new zone at La Grande Sud
A 14-hole drill program by Virginia Gold Mines (VIA-T) and Cambior (CBJ-T) at their La Grande Sud property in the J…
De Beers grades reasonable
Vancouver — An independent valuation of stones collected from the 2000 exploration program at the Fort a la Corne…
Aurora cuts reef at Lansdowne House
Vancouver — Junior Aurora Platinum (ARP-V) has confirmed the discovery of reef-style platinum-palladium mineraliza…