Short Position Report
Short positions outstanding at Aug 31/13 (with changes from Aug 15/13).
News
Base metal equities to shine in November, Salman Partners says
Stock markets are starting to recognize that they have been under-pricing base metal equities, Salman Partners senior mining analyst Raymond Goldie reasons and investors should “wait two months, then start taking advantage of this trend.”
Bannerman waits for uranium price to turn around
A recently reported leak at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan has reawakened concerns over the development of new nuclear reactors in the country, with most experts agreeing that any renewed build-up will likely be put on hold until the…
Kirkland Lake presses on towards lofty goals
Its latest quarterly results weren’t perfect, but Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX: KGI; US-OTC: KGILF) is making steady progress towards its goal of becoming a substantial gold producer in Ontario.
Commentary: Canada’s first foreign anti-corruption trial – Lessons from R. v. Karigar
Canadian companies have become increasingly aware of potential liability under the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act (CFPOA), which makes it an offence to “directly or indirectly give, offer or agree to give or offer an advantage…
Carpathian sinks on financing
Carpathian Gold’s shares (TSX: CPN; US-OTC: CPNFF) fell 26% after the company announced a bought-deal financing to finish developing its Riacho dos Machados (RDM) gold project in Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Final HEU shipment a catalyst for uranium industry
The final shipment of highly enriched uranium (HEU) to the U.S. from nuclear disarmament and military stockpiles in Russia under the 1993 Megatons to Megawatts agreement left St. Petersburg on Aug. 21, and analysts believe the end of the…
Orbite lines up funds for HPA plant
Orbite Aluminae (TSX: ORT; US-OTC: EORBF) says it will complete an equity raise “within the coming weeks” to help finish building and optimizing its high-purity alumina (HPA) plant in Cap-Chat, Que., after a proposed financing was…
Calibre soars on trenching results
These days, it’s unusual to see a company’s share price more than double on strong trenching results. But this is what happened when Calibre Mining (TSXV: CXB; US-OTC: CXBMF) released more trenching assays from its wholly…
Wesdome discovers new gold structures at Eagle River
VANCOUVER — Toronto-based producer Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX: WDO; US-OTC: WDOFF) enjoyed a warm reception from markets following news of underground drilling success at its wholly owned Eagle River mine, located 50 km west of Wawa, Ont….
B2Gold well positioned for an acquisition, says BMO
VANCOUVER — Producer B2Gold (TSX: BTO) has been one of the better performing gold equities over the past couple of months, as shares have jumped 52%, or $1.05 per share on the back of consistent production and a strong balance sheet.
Shawn Ryan’s new Yukon vision
DAWSON CITY, YUKON — Shawn Ryan could have retired.