DIVIDENDS (November 10, 2008)
Note: Vale will pay $0.52* on common and pr sh in two instlmnts on Apr 30 and Oct 31. Alcoa will pay its quarterly div of US$0.9375 for US$3.75 cmltv…
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GEOMETALLURGY: INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS TO EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
This two-day course will give participants an introduction to, and an overview of, the field of geometallurgy. Topics to be covered include: introduction to geometallurgy and its applications; the lin…
ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT, CONSULTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN MINERAL EXPLORATION
This one-day course will provide participants with an understanding of current practices in Aboriginal engagement, consultation, environmental assessment, and sustainability practices during early and…
EXPLORATION & MINING 101
This 2-day course will present an overview of mineral exploration and mining for non technical personnel working in this exciting industry (i. e. investor relations personnel, accountants, lawyers, ma…
LENDING RATES (November 10, 2008)
as of 9 a. m. ET. Nov. 4, 2008 (%) Bank of Canada 2.50 Target overnight rate 2.25 Canadian Prime 4.00 U. S. Discount Primary 1.75 U. S. Fed Funds market rate 1.00 U. S. Prime 4…
EXCHANGE RATES (November 10, 2008)
CANADIAN/U. S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate) Date Nov. 3 Oct. 31 Oct. 30 Oct. 29 Oct. 28 US$ in C$ 1.1875 1.2165 1.2221 1.2308 1.2943 C$ in US$ 0.6822 0.8220 0.8183 0.8125 0….
EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS IN THE MINERAL EXPLORATION INDUSTRY
This one-day course will provide decision- making professionals from mining and exploration companies with knowledge and understanding of the various geophysical techniques applied in exploration proj…
DATA MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES: EXTRACTING INFORMATION AND VALUE FROM YOUR DATA
A considerable amount of effort and money is spent on collecting representative samples for exploration, estimation, grade control, and metallurgical accounting. This short course will explore the typ…
INTERNATIONAL QUOTES (November 10, 2008)
Australia (A$) Nov 4 Oct 28 Change Bendigo Mining 0.12 0.11 0.01 Kingsgate Cons. 2.93 2.31 0.62 Lion Selection Ltd 1.10 1.20 -0.10 Newcrest Mining 20.65 17.71 2.94 Re…
Three on board missing plane in Guyana (November 10, 2008)
A plane contracted to do an airborne geophysical survey for U3O8 Corp. (UWE-V, UTREF-o) went missing during the afternoon of Nov. 1 in the Amazon jungle in Guyana.
First Majestic rises on Del Toro intercept (November 10, 2008)
Vancouver — After disappointing silver production numbers for the third quarter pushed First Majestic Silver’s (FR-T, FRMSF-o) share price below $1, a whopper hole proving a new massive sulphide body…
Core Shack (November 10, 2008)
A cornerstone of Mineral Exploration Roundup, Core Shack showcases new discoveries, leading prospects, advanced projects, and operating mines from around the world. Core Shack 2008 saw core displays f…