The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed near a three-month low, as commodity futures struggled and markets remained volatile owing to the debt crisis in Greece. Meanwhile, U.S. government data indicated the country’s economy added…
While the year-long bubble in the Chinese stock market didn’t translate into higher commodity prices, the spectacular bursting of the bubble over the past month has slammed a wide swath of commodities — including iron ore, copper,…
U.S. stocks slumped as the Greek governmentmoved closer towards defaulting on debt payments to the International Monetary Fund. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.4% to 17,946.68, while the S&P 500 Index also dropped 0.4% to…
U.S. equities tumbled on the back of lower precious and base metal prices and a mixed jobs report, which raised the question of whether the U.S. Federal Reserve would hike interest rates. The S&P 500 Index fell 1.9% to 1,947.76, while the…
VANCOUVER — Earlier this year Barrick Gold (TSX: ABX; NYSE: ABX) outlined a “back to the future” strategy that would see it become a “leaner and more agile” operator, focused on a core portfolio of assets and…
Canada’s benchmark index added 1% to finish at 14,808.09, despite concerns rising over the Greek debt crisis. The S&P/TSX Capped Diversified Metals & Mining Index, however, slipped 0.8% to 695.56. The S&P/TSX Global Gold Index…
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index closed in the red during the trading period, as the Greek debt crisis took a toll on markets and energy futures lost ground. In addition to falling oil prices, Canadian traders reacted to policy…
VANCOUVER — The exploration game is afoot for Carlisle Goldfields (TSX: CGJ; US-OTC: CGJCF) across its expansive land package at the Lynn Lake gold camp in Manitoba. The company never lacked drill targets or historic data on the 350 sq….
U.S. stocks eked out gains, despite concerns about whether Greece would reach a deal with its lenders to avoid a default. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6% to 18,014.28, while the S&P 500 Index added 0.7% to 2,109.99. The Nasdaq…
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index gained slightly during the trading period, as it jumped 1.75 points before finishing at 683.89 points. Gold futures closed in the green, while base metal and energy markets failed to generate much…
VANCOUVER — Corvus Gold (TSX: KOR) hit a milestone with the release of a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) on its 75 sq. km North Bullfrog gold-silver project 10 km north of Beatty, Nev. The study has intriguing economics, but CEO…
Canada’s benchmark index dropped 0.6% to finish at 14,653.12, amidst fears that Greece could default on its debt, and lower-than-expected Canadian retail sales in April. The S&P/TSX Capped Diversified Metals & Mining Index fell 4%…
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