STOCK MARKETS – VSE — Western markets gain year-end ground but fall short of 1996 figures — Not a bad week for juniors exploring in Canada’s backyard
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index gained 7.05 points, or 1.15%, to close at 617.36 over the report period ended Jan. 6. The mining index slipped 0.67 points, or 0.13%, to finish at 510.50.Y…