The Northern Miner — Small Producers Index (April 09, 2001)
47.92 (+2.12)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
2001
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Romarco sells Nevada assets
Denver — Romarco Minerals (R-T), a former high-flying junior based in Nevada, has sold its exploration assets to privately owned Metallic Ventures.Romarco’s main asset is the Goldfield project in sou…
Metal Prices (April 09, 2001)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)DateApril 3April 2March 30March 29March 28Aluminium1455…
Copper, zinc demand rose in ’99
Demand for base metals increased in 1999, according to World Mineral Statistics 1995-1999, a compilation of mineral and metals data published by the British Geological Survey (BGS).Copper and zinc far…
Nasdaq takes yet another tumble
Denver — After a brief respite, the Dow Jones industrial average continued its downward spiral during the report period ended April 3, tumbling 461.83 points, or 4.6%, to 9485.71. Meanwhile, the Nasd…
FMR expands Agnico-Eagle, Meridian holdings
The following insider trading transactions were recently reported in the Ontario Securities Commission’s OSC Bulletin:- Agnico-Eagle Mines (AGE-T) — FRM Corp., which owns more than 10% of the company…
KEGS funds Limion scholarship
The Canadian Exploration and Geophysicists Society (KEGS) has announced a geophysical scholarship in the name of Heikki Limion, a chief geophysicist for Toronto-based Newmont Exploration, who died in …
New Mooikloof target for De Beers, Vaaldiam
Sampling on three follow-up grids by Vaaldiam Resources (VRL-V) has turned up a new kimberlite target on the Mooikloof property, situated along South Africa’s border with Botswana, about 350 km north …
Aussie miner seeks damages from contractor
Denver — Australia’s Equatorial Mining has filed suit against consulting giant Kvaerner, seeking US$145 million in damages after the Tonopah copper mine in southern Nevada failed to live up to expect…
Klipspringer moves forward
SouthernEra Resources (SUF-T) has inked a new deal with partners De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBRSY-Q) and an affiliated black empowerment group in order to advance the Klipspringer diamond project in…
Radius among few bright spots in gloomy week
Vancouver — The Canadian Venture Exchange finished the report period ended March 27 lower at 2,988.71, off 23.76 points, or 0.8%. The mining index lost 97.07 points, or 1.6%, to close at 6,074.70.Rad…