Broad market unfazed by Hussein’s arrest
The capture of Saddam Hussein over the Dec. 10-16 report period was certainly a political triumph for the U.S., but two subsequent car bombings in the country’s capital left investors here at home ske…
Wolfden Resources Corporation
Corrections (October 06, 2003)
In our Sept. 29-Oct. 5 issue, we incorrectly reported that Wolfden Resources (WLF-T) had paid $6.5 million to Blackstone Ventures (BLV-V) to earn a 70% interest in two mining claims adjacent to Wolfde…
Goldcorp joins Metalcorp at Black Bear
Goldcorp (G-T) has agreed to take up to a 70% interest in Metalcorp’s (MTC-V) 4.3-sq.-km Black Bear property covering the northeast extension of the East Bay deformation zone in the Red Lake gold camp…
Junior exchange sings summertime blues (July 21, 2003)
Canada’s junior exchange retreated somewhat during the report period ended July 15 as the price of bullion lost some lustre. The S&P-TSX Venture Exchange composite index shed 9.88 points, or 0.88%, to…
Insider Trading: Sodemex trims Aurizon account
Recent insider trading transactions reported by the Ontario Securities Commission include the following:– Agnico-Eagle Mines (AGE-T) — Leanne Baker, director, bought 2,500 shares at US$10.45 to hold…
Wolfden adds zone, mill and properties
Follow-up drilling by Wolfden Resources (YWO-V) has intersected a massive sulphide zone 1.7 km west of the existing A/B and D zones on its High Lake volcanogenic massive sulphide property in Nunavut’s…
Gold adds lustre to dull market
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange edged forward as investors picked up selective junior stocks over the week ended June 10. The S&P-TSX Venture Exchange composite index added 7.98 points, or 0.73%…
Gold shines on long-term dollar weakness
Investors in gold stocks have taken profits in one of the best years for investing in the precious metal in more than a decade.The high price of gold has been linked to the tensions with Iraq, but thi…
Bema extends zone at Monument Bay
Drilling at the Monument Bay property in northeastern Manitoba has extended a portion of the Twin Lakes gold deposit.Bema Gold (BGO-T), which is earning an interest in the property under an option fro…
Bema adds South African production
The acquisition of the Petrex mines in South Africa is expected to provide Bema Gold (BGO-T) with an additional 200,000 oz. of gold production per year, adding to its 100,000-oz. annual production bas…
Exchange follows major bourses upward
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange continued its slow but steady climb into bull territory during the report period ended May 27. The S&P-TSX Venture Exchange composite index added 5.4 points, or 0…
Junior market continues to climb
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange gained some steam during the week ended May 20. The S&P-TSX Venture Exchange composite index tacked on 10.56 points, or 0.96% of its value, to close at 1,078.96.S…