Editorial: Commodities prices twist and turn
With the sobriety of September settling in, commodity prices have shown some dramatic movements as the global economy shows signs of recovery and growth.
2014
Impact Silver aims to survive, then thrive
VANCOUVER — It’s been a tough six months for Mexico-focused producer Impact Silver (TSXV: IPT; US-OTC: ISVLF), with falling precious metal prices and declining mill grades leading to net losses totalling US$2.3 million over the…
Start small in the Ring of Fire, Noront CEO says
There’s no question that massive infrastructure will need to be built in order to mine the large chromite deposits in the Ring of Fire, says Noront Resources (TSXV: NOT) president and CEO Alan Coutts.
Flinders to buy Big North Graphite
Vancouver-based graphite producer Flinders Resources (TSXV: FDR; US-OTC: FLNXF) is moving to acquire Big North Graphite (TSXV: NRT).
First Majestic Silver deepens its Mexican roots
After founding First Quantum Minerals (TSX: FM; LSE: FQM) in 1992 and putting together the early team that was responsible for the company’s first acquisitions in Africa, Keith Neumeyer felt it was time to move on. The year was…
First Nations group working on Ring of Fire infrastructure plan
Yet another infrastructure plan is in the works for Ontario’s remote Ring of Fire region, this one for an infrastructure corridor consisting of a railway, power and a seasonal seaport in James Bay.
S&P 500 on a roll, Aug. 25-29
The benchmark S&P 500 Index ended the week on a high note, finishing above the 2,000-mark for the third time during the trading week. The S&P 500 advanced 0.75% to 2,003.37, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 0.6% to finish…
Commentary: Global gold demand continues recalibration
The following is an edited excerpt from the World Gold Council’s summary of its report, Gold Demand Trends Q2 2014. The full report can be found at www.gold.org.
Corrections
The article “Rockhaven has high hopes for Klaza in Yukon” (T.N.M., Sept. 1-7/14) should have stated that Matt Turner is only the CEO of Rockhaven Resources, while Robert C. Carne serves as president.
Santacruz ramps up its Rosario mine
Santacruz Silver Mining (TSXV: SCZ) is eyeing production growth in Mexico with a ramp up at its Rosario silver–gold–zinc–lead mine.
TSX soars, Aug. 25-29
Canada’s main stock index kicked off the Labour Day weekend with a 90.18-point gain to 15,625.73. The S&P/TSX Global Gold Index edged up nearly 4 points to 202.10, helped by a US$6.40 per oz. jump in the gold spot price, which closed…
TSX Venture on the rise, Aug. 25-29
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite finished in the green for the second straight week during the trading period, as it jumped 1.8%, or 18.41 points, en route to a 1,023.99-point close. Markets followed energy and precious metals futures upward,…