Higher prices strengthen SPC
Denver — Higher copper prices and cost-cutting measures contributed to improved earnings for Southern Peru Copper (PCU-N) in the fourth quarter.The company posted net earnings of US$30.6 million (or …
2001
Metal Prices (March 05, 2001)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)DateFeb. 27Feb. 26Feb. 23Feb. 22Feb. 21Aluminium1562.50…
Nord Resources files for reorganization
Nord Resources (NRDS-O) has filed a reorganization case under chapter 11 of the U.S. bankruptcy code to enable it to develop the Johnson Camp copper mine, near Tucson, Ariz.In mid-January, Nord announ…
Spot Prices Wed. February 28, 2001
Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)ChangeGold$265.00+$7.70Silver$ 4.43+$0.01Platinum$613.00+$6.00…
Archon Minerals to drill Falcon targets in Northwest Territories
Vancouver-based Archon Minerals (ACS-V) has confirmed its intention to drill-test airborne targets on the DHK and WI joint-venture claim blocks in the Lac de Gras area of the Northwest Territories.BHP…
Juniors comb Superior Craton for gems
Partners Navigator Exploration (NVR-V) and Canabrava Diamond (CNB-V) have so far drill-tested five geophysical anomalies on the Kat project in the Attawapiskat region of northern Ontario.One of these,…
Vaaldiam raises Boungou funds
To advance the Boungou alluvial diamond property, Vaaldiam Resources (VRL-V) has closed a financing and marketing agreement with N. Aftergut & Zonen (A&Z) of Antwerp, Belgium.Situated in the Central A…
Stillwater lands financing
Denver — Stillwater Mining (SWC-X) has arranged a US$250-million credit facility, underwritten by TD Securities and Toronto Dominion. Other participants include N.M. Rothschild & Sons and Westdeutsch…
Gold’s rise jolts miners to life
Denver — The Dow Jones industrial average fell 94 points, or 0.9%, for the report period ended Feb. 27 to close at 10,636.88, while the Nasdaq plunged 4.8% to 2,207.82, its lowest point in two years….
Writedowns translate into loss for Placer Dome
Vancouver — Placer Dome (PDG-T) felt the brunt of lower gold prices as US$377 million in writedowns pushed the company into the red during 2000.Despite record cash flow and operating earnings, the co…
LME Warehouse Levels (March 05, 2001)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Feb. 27/01 (change from Feb. 20 in brackets):MetalStock(tonnes)ChangeAluminium477075(…
Breakwater ends year with mixed results
Zinc miner Breakwater Resources (BWR-T) posted a $13.5-million loss for 2000 despite recording its highest revenue yet: $319 million. The 16-per-share loss compares with 1999 earnings of $22.5 millio…