Hecla ups 2002 forecast
For the third time this year, Hecla Mining (HL-N) has increased its 2002 production forecast. Gold output is now ex…
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Wolfden’s Red Lake shopping spree continues
A pair of recently inked deals pave the way for Wolfden Resources (YWO-V) to boosts its landholdings in the Red Lak…
Afridi drilling meets early success
The first hole sunk by Yellowknife’s Titan Drilling has cut kimberlite on the Afridi Lake property in the Northwest…
Trading Summary (September 30, 2002)
The Toronto Stock Exchange’s gold stocks enjoyed a US$3.90-per-oz. rise to US$323.80 in New York, and tacked on 3.2…
Heritage eyes Eskay-look-a-like
Vancouver — In 1988, a junior company called Calpine Resources sparked an exploration frenzy in northern British C…
Tournigan eyes Irish gold, parks Mercedes
With $661,500 in hand from a recently completed private placement, Vancouver junior Tournigan Ventures (TVC-V) has…
Falconbridge inks Kidd deal
Production and maintenance employees at Falconbridge’s (FL-T) Kidd Creek metallurgical copper-zinc operation in Tim…
Diamondex revs its drills
Diamondex Resources (DSP-V) is readying for a 1,600-metre drill program to test several targets on the Czar, Hillto…
Victoria Island diamond play gathers steam
The first batch of drill results from the Sand Piper kimberlite body is providing early encouragement for Diamonds North Resources (DDN-V) and its Victoria Island diamond play in the Canadian Arctic.W…
The Northern Miner — North American Mining Index (September 30, 2002)
74.41 (-0.23)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
The Northern Miner — Small Producers Index (September 30, 2002)
76.71 (-2.12)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
Lending Rates (September 30, 2002)
as of 4 pm ET, Sept. 24, 2002(%)Bank of Canada3.00Canadian Prime4.50U.S. Discount1.25U.S. Prime4.75LIBOR US$ 3-month1.79LIBOR US$ 6-month1.75LIBOR US$ 1-year1.82Gold lease 3-month0.24Gold lea…