Spot prices at a glance (November 13, 1995)
Wednesday, November 8, 1995Week’s Price (US)ChangeGold*$384.70+$2.20Silver*$ 5.38+$0.05Platinum*$414.25+$5.25Nickel**$ 3.84-$0.12Lead**$ 0.30-$0.02Copper $ 1.35+$0.04Zinca$ 0…
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Conversion of Weights and Measures (November 13, 1995)
1 troy ounce = 31.1 grams1 kilogram = 32.15 troy ounces1 kilogram = 2.2046 pounds1 (metric) tonne = 1,000 kilograms1 (metric) tonne = 2,204.6 pounds1 (short) ton = 2,000 pounds1 (metric) t…
STOCK MARKETS — Resource stocks boost western markets
There was little evidence of post-referendum momentum for western markets over the report period ended Nov. 7.The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index remained flat, with a slight increase of 0.95…
St. Genevieve ready to go at Capcapo
Now that due-diligence investigations on the Capcapo property are complete, St. Genevieve Resources (TSE)is planning an exploration program for the Philippines property.St. Genevieve has budgeted US$1…
STOCK MARKETS — TSE gold stocks shine as metals prices rise
Prices on the Toronto Stock Exchange rose steadily for the first five trading days of November on relatively heavy trading. The TSE 300 composite index closed at 4,584.54, having risen 125.38 points, …
First Dynasty moves into Irian Jaya
With a new acquisition, First Dynasty Mines (TSE) has moved to an enviable address: next door to the renowned Grasberg and Ertsberg copper-gold deposits in the Indonesian region of Irian Jaya.The Mini…
Strong gold assays help Santa Elina in Brazil
Consistent gold mineralization at depth is evident from drill results reported by Santa Elina Gold (TSE) at its Fazenda Nova property in Brazil.Since March, the company has drilled 38 diamond drill ho…
LABRADOR NEWS ROUNDUP — Cartaway almost blown away
Labrador’s infamous winter weather has dealt a delay to Cartaway Container (VSE).High winds on the wholly owned Cirque property south of Okak Bay, Labrador, forced the company to move its camp to a mo…
Britannia options Exall project
An agreement has been signed by Exall Resources (TSE) and Britannia Gold (VSE) for a joint venture on the Santo Tomas copper project in Sinaloa state, Mexico.Under the agreement, Britannia will assume…
LABRADOR NEWS ROUNDUP — Okak drilling cuts stringers
Drilling is continuing at the Okak property in Labrador.United Compass Resources (VSE) and Castle Rock Explorations (VSE), which are each earning a 35% interest in the property, report that the first …
FACTS & FIGURES — Gold use in coinage shows worldwide decline in 1995
The worldwide use of gold in coinage dropped 50% in 1994, down to 2.5 million oz. from 5 million oz. in 1993, according to Modern Gold Coinage 1994, an annual report released by The Gold Institute.Bas…
Index (November 13, 1995)
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