Aluminum orders remain flat
The latest statistics from the U.S. Aluminum Association show that the total net new order index for domestic aluminum mill products was flat in October at 83.91, compared with 83.63 in the previous m…
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Great Basin looks to Africa
Seeking to become a mid-tier producer, Great Basin Gold (GBG-V) has broadened its exploration scope from the Carlin trend in Nevada to include the prolific Witwatersrand basin of South Africa.The Hunt…
Gold Fields posts solid quarter (November 18, 2002)
Vancouver — Despite witnessing a quarterly shortfall, South Africa’s second-largest gold miner saw year-over-year profits more than triple in the third quarter.Gold Fields (GFI-N) posted a profit of …
Higher output boosts Rio Narcea’s quarter
Rio Narcea Gold Mines (RNG-T) has posted a higher profit in the third quarter, thanks to increased gold production and an improvement in realized gold prices.Earnings totalled US$2.4 million (or 3 pe…
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AngloGold reaches out to retail crowd
South African major AngloGold (AU-N) has provided details on its plans for a share split, while unveiling an offer to buy odd lots of shares.AngloGold regards the price of its shares as “very high” re…
Sulliden picks up Shahuindo (November 18, 2002)
Vancouver — Having completed a 90-day due-diligence program, Sulliden Exploration (SUE-T) is proceeding with its purchase of the Shahuindo gold property in northern Peru.Engineering firm Simons Peru …
Trading Summary (November 15, 2002)
The Toronto Stock Exchange continued higher on Friday, gaining 86.51 points to make 6,457.42. The golds, paced by r…
Eaglecrest moves forward at San Simon
Vancouver Now that dewatering of the underground decline is complete, Eaglecrest Explorations (EEL-V) has resumed…
NovaGold Earns 70% Interest in Donlin
Vancouver–After just 15 months from signing the option agreement, NovaGold Resources (NRI-T) has spent its require…
North American Palladium records quarterly profit
Although hindered by an operational setback, North American Palladium (PDL-T) earned $2.9 million in the third quar…
Aussie acquisitions enter final act
Placer Dome (PDG-T) has extended for the final time the closing date of its offer for all of the shares of AurionGo…