Daily Metal Prices (September 20, 2004)
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News
Miners recover as metals bounce
Metal prices rebounded across the board during the Sept. 8-14 report period; accordingly, the Toronto Stock Exchange’s gold index rose 5.26 points to end at 195.96. The yellow regained some shine, not to mention US$8.95 to make US$405.25 per oz. b…
Editorial: Where egos fly
Remember the films from high school health class that told us that “no means no?” Well, it seems not everyone was paying attention. In this case, Bobby, the popular, handsome and overly aggressive star quarterback, is being portrayed by Idaho-base…
Support sought for securities reform
A summer meeting with Douglas Hyndman of the British Columbia Securities Commission has the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) launching a lobbying campaign in western Canada designed to reform securities regulations.
China to let individuals trade gold
Chinese gold bugs will be allowed to trade in the precious metal under reforms that are designed to upgrade trading on the country’s burgeoning gold market.
Eldorado breaks ground in Turkey (September 20, 2004)
With all required construction permits and approvals in hand,
Robinson mine reopens in eastern Nevada; Quadra
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Ivan wreaks havoc in Caribbean
Hurricane Ivan, a category-5 storm, has struck with a vengeance, causing devastation in Grenada and extensive damage in other areas of the Caribbean.
Peru backs Yanacocha
The Peruvian government says it won’t give into local protesters and revoke a permit allowing Minera Yanacocha, controlled by
Alcan expands Down Under
Montreal-based
Alcoa shares tumble (September 20, 2004)
Spot Prices Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004 Courtesy of Scotiabank
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