Dow pulls back from big loss
The Dow Jones industrial average suffered a staggering drop during the report period ended April 18, though late-week trading cut the losses to 4.6%. The Dow ended the week down 519.66 points at 10,76…
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Sunshine sees sparkle in Argentine play
Channel sampling at the Capricho massive sulphide project in Argentina has resulted in significant values for lead, copper and silver over a horizontal distance of 1,000 metres.The program, carried ou…
Dow rockets, gold sputters
During the report period ended March 21, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 1,096.1 points, or 11%, to close at 10,907.24. The rally was highlighted by a record gain of nearly 500 points on March…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — U.S. MARKETS — Slumping silver slams miners
The Dow Jones industrial average posted a modest gain of 35.48 points for the week ended Nov. 9, closing at 10,617.32. Miners were mixed with gold and copper holding steady and silver sliding.American…
Sunshine buys Mexican property
Sunshine Mining & Refining (SSC-N) has acquired the Juanicipio silver property in Zacatecas state, representing the company’s first foray into Mexico.The 28,000-ha concession is next to the Fresnillo …
Companies (September 06, 1999)
Acadia Uranium MinesAgnico-Eagle MinesAmbrex MiningAnglo AmericanArabian Shield DevelopmentAsarcoAshanti GoldfieldsAtacama MineralsAurado ExplorationAurizon MinesAvalon VenturesBear Explora…
Green light for Pirquitas
With an operating permit now in hand, Sunshine Mining & Refining (SSC-N) is trying to arrange financing to develop its Pirquitas silver-tin property in the northern Argentine province of Jujuy.The com…
Companies (May 10, 1999)
America Mineral FieldsAnglo AmericanAquest MineralsArchon MineralsBarrick GoldBattle Mountain GoldBroken Hill ProprietaryCambiorDe Beers Consolidated MineDia Met MineralsEldorado GoldEuroZinc MiningGa…
Sunshine advances Pirquitas project
Sunshine Mining & Refining (SSC-N) has received a bankable feasibility study for the Pirquitas silver-tin project in northwestern Argentina.The study concludes that the operation is capable of produci…
Companies (April 05, 1999)
Aber ResourcesAnglogoldArgentina GoldAshanti GoldfieldsAtna ResourcesBarrick GoldBattle Mountain GoldBreakwater ResourcesBuffalo MinesCambiorCrown ResourcesEden Roc MineralEnergold MiningGulf Shore Re…
Sunshine boosts reserves at Pirquitas
Sunshine Mining & Refining (SSC-N) has increased proven and probable reserves at the Pirquitas silver property in northwestern Argentina.The figure now stands at 116 million oz. silver within 23.9 mil…
Sunshine posts quarterly loss
Despite higher silver production, Sunshine Mining & Refining (SSC-N) posted a net loss for the fourth quarter of 1998.The company reported a loss of US$3.8 million, compared with a loss of US$3.1 mill…