MEETINGS (December 11, 2000)
Dec. 12 Apogee Minerals — annual, general extraordinary; 10 a.m., Ste. 1500, 1055 W. Georgia St., VancouverDec. 12 Banro — annual, special; 10 a.m., Ste. 3900, 161 Bay St., TorontoDec. 12 Canaco…
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The Northern Miner does not permit any editorial employee to file stories about companies in which the writer owns shares. Editorial employees are also not permitted to take part in initial public off…
Francisco steps up drilling at Marlin
Vancouver — With a second round of drilling under way at its promising Marlin prospect in Western Guatemala, junior Francisco Gold (FGX-V) has tabled impressive gold-silver grades from a roadcut sout…
Higher prices offset low volumes
The report period Nov. 27-Dec. 1 saw most London Metal Exchange (LME) metals hold on to gains made late in the previous week. Nickel, aluminum and copper were the main climbers, with weekly average pr…
Gold Council launches ad campaign
The World Gold Council has launched a major new advertising campaign aimed at jewelry-conscious women.AngloGold, the world’s largest gold producer, is a partner in the project, which is expected to co…
EXCHANGE RATES (December 11, 2000)
CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate)DateDec. 5Dec. 4Dec. 1Nov. 30Nov. 29US$ in C$1.
Anaconda explores Magistral
Vancouver — Armed with a recently completed internal scoping study, Anaconda Peru, a wholly owned subsidiary of London-based Antofagasta Minerals (ANFGF-O), will continue to explore the Magistral cop…
Naldrett a geological icon
The credit lines for the Odds ‘N’ Sods column in your Nov. 12 issue do not do justice to the author, A.J. Naldrett.The speech referred to was given at Laurentian University’s convocation ceremony, whe…
METAL PRICES (December 11, 2000)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)DateDec. 5Dec. 4Dec. 1Nov. 30Nov. 29Aluminium…
Global warming, Part 2
When Maurice Strong opened Globe 2000, an environmental conference held last March in Vancouver, B.C., he urged delegates to “ignore the fear-mongers” who argue against “growing evidence and scientifi…