Western markets lacklustre
Canada’s junior exchange closed the week ended Feb. 18 in lacklustre fashion. The S&P-TSX Venture Exchange composite index lost 6.15 points, or 0.56% of its value, to close at 1,088.33.Investors conti…
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Goldminco gains assets
Vancouver — The takeover of AurionGold by Placer Dome (PDG-T) has paved the way for Goldminco (GCP-V) to pick up 2,516 sq. km of promising ground Down Under.The Perth-based junior acquired two Philip…
Trading Summary (February 21, 2003)
The Toronto Stock Exchange didn’t share in a worldwide equities rally on Friday. With the golds moving against the…
Apollo doubles up on reserves
Vancouver Last year was a good one for Apollo Gold (APG-T). The company increased its ore reserves to 940,800 con…
Kensington completes heavy mineral separation
Vancouver — Kensington Resources (KRT-V) reports that De Beers Canada Exploration has completed the heavy mineral…
Richmont has banner year (February 21, 2003)
Record gold sales, better prices, and lower production costs came together for Richmont Mines (RIC-T) in 2002, givi…
Trading Summary (February 20, 2003)
The Toronto Stock Exchange moved up slightly on Thursday with comparatively little movement in any of the market se…
Agnico-Eagle boosts reserves
Rebounding from some operational problems during the summer, Agnico-Eagle Mines (AGE-T) has enjoyed a stronger four…
Placer profitable in 2002
Vancouver – Higher gold prices and a reduced hedge book helped thrust Placer Dome (PDG-T) well into the black durin…
Pan American posts record output (February 20, 2003)
Vancouver — Pan American Silver (PAA-T) produced a record 7.8 million oz of silver from its four mines in 2002.T…
Band-Ore finds more gold at Thorne
A six-hole drill program by Band-Ore Resources (BAN-T) at its Thorne property west of Timmins, Ont., has found new…
Trading summary
It had to end sometime — the gains of the previous two days did not hold up on Wednesday, with the TSX Composite i…