ME E T I N G S (December 22, 2008)
Dec 22 Archon Minerals AG Dec 22 Dorex Mineals AG Dec 22 Prospector Consolidated AG Dec 22 Regent Ventures AG Dec 23 Centurion Minerals AGS Dec 23 Entourage Mining AG…
News
Mexivada Signs Diamond Deal In Sierra Leone
The 968-carat “Star of Sierra Leone” diamond was discovered in 1972 — just a few miles north of where Mexivada Mining (MNV-V, MXVDF-o) will soon start its alluvial diamond mining operations.
Suppliers News: Aggreko Gets Out Of Europe, Into India
In light of shifting demand, U. K.- based Aggreko (AGK-l) has sold its European rental business to Atlas Copco and acquired the assets of Cummins (CMI-n) rental business in India.
Sponsored Toy Drive
In keeping with the spirit of the holidays, each year a collection of Western Canada-based mining companies sponsor a toy drive. This year, the event raised $1,415 in cash to be donated in food or toy…
People (December 22, 2008)
Aflease Gold — Bill Lupien has resigned as a director.
Lme Warehouse Levels (December 22, 2008)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Dec. 16, 2008 (change from Dec. 9 in brackets):
Iberian Back In Black With Hedges
Vancouver — Iberian Minerals (IZN-V, IZNFF-o) is now debt-free at its Aguas Tenidas copper-zinc project, 110 km northwest of Seville, Spain.
Spot Prices (December 22, 2008)
COURTESY OF SCOTIABANK
Producer And Dealer Prices (December 22, 2008)
Antimony: Mid-mkt US$4,850 /t.
Teck To Close Pend Oreille Zinc Mine
Vancouver — As part of its efforts to wrestle down nearly US$10 billion of debt, Teck (TCK. B-T, TCK-n) will suspend operations at the Pend Oreille zinc mine, in northeastern Washington, two months f…
Daily Metal Prices (December 22, 2008)
Date Dec. 15 Dec. 12 Dec. 11 Dec. 10 Dec. 9 BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne) Al Alloy 1120/1180 1140/1180 1140/1210 1110.50/1170 1105…
North American Stock Exchange Indices (December 22, 2008)
52-week Date Dec. 15 Dec. 12 Dec. 11 Dec. 10 Dec. 9 High Low S&P/TSX-Ven Comp 716.81 718.54 713.44 705.54 686.02 2886.39 678.62 TSX Composite 8461.83 8515.45 8391.90 8634.00 …