Big diamond makes big difference for Rockwell’s Q2
A single diamond sold for US$10.3 million made up the bulk of Rockwell Diamonds’ (RDI-T, RDI-j) revenue over the latest quarter, which was affected by striking miners demanding higher wages.
2008
Paramount reports high-grade gold at San Miguel
Paramount Gold & Silver (PZG-T,
Oroco rises on assays from Cerro Preito
Oroco Resource (OCO-v) received a wee lift on drill results from its Cerro Prieto property, in Sonora State, Mexico.
Canada Zinc posts strong results from Cardiac Creek (October 20, 2008)
Vancouver–The first set of assay results from the ongoing drill program at the Akie property, in northeastern B. C., returned well-mineralized intercepts for Canada Zinc Metals (CZX-V, CZXMF-o).
ATW hits VG in new Burnakura gold zone
Vancouver — Visible gold has been found in high-grade inter- sections at ATW Venture’s (ATW-V, ATWVF-o) Burnakura project in Western Australia.
Petra Diamonds sells Calibrated Diamonds to Gem
Africa-focused Petra Diamonds (PDMDF-O, PDL-l) has sold Calibrated Diamonds Investment Holdings to Gem Diamonds (GEMD-l) for US$5.9 million.
German consultant DMT buys Associated Geosciences
Essen, Germany-based company DMT GmbH & Co has acquired Canadian consultant Associated Geosciences Ltd. (AGL).
Alaskan rock kind to Full Metal
Recent drill results from Full Metal Minerals’ (FMM-V, FLMTF-o) 40 Mile property, in Eastern Alaska, failed to garner market attention, despite some promising grades.
Minova diversifies with European acquisitions
Global rock-bolting and sealant company Minova International, the ground control division of Orica (ORI-A, OCLDF-o) has acquired two European bolt manufacturers, making it one of the world’s largest s…
Snowden photo competition
Every year Snowden Group holds its “Celebrating the Mining Industry” photo contest and exhibition. The competition receives entries from around the world. This year’s first-prize winner received $10,0…
U. S. MARKETS – OCT 7-13
“Volatile” would be an understatement to describe the Oct 7-13 trading session. Early in the period, U. S. markets continued their steep falls from the previous week. Finance ministers from the G-7 in…
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE – OCT 7-11
Despite touching new lows, the TSX Composite Index showed renewed signs of life at presstime. For the shortened Oct. 7-10 period, the index had fallen more than 1,165 points to 9,065.16, but as global…