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TSX falls during the Aug 20-24 week
The S&P/TSX Composite Index slipped 7.66 points during the Aug. 20-24 trading week to close at 12,082.23.
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MAG, Fresnillo busy at Juanicipio
MAG Silver (MAG-T, MVG-X) has approved a US$25-million budget for mine permitting and underground development work at its Juanicipio silver project in Mexico’s Zacatecas state, a joint-venture with Fresnillo (FNLPF-O, FRES-L).
Palmarejo delivers for Coeur
Of Coeur d’Alene Mines’ (CDM-T, CDE-N) five producing precious metals mines, Palmarejo in northern Mexico is the largest contributor to the company’s sales and cash flow. Metal sales from the mine in Chihuahua state last year…
Cobriza on the copper trail in Peru
The final results from Cobriza Metals’ (CZA-T) first drill campaign at its Arikepay polymetallic project in Peru are in, and they continue to indicate that the company is on to a large porphyry system.
Harry Winston, Rio revise Diavik plan
Harry Winston (HW-T, HWD-N) has released a much-anticipated mine plan update for its joint-venture Diavik diamond operation 300 km northeast of Yellowknife, N.W.T.
Barkerville in the doghouse with BCSC
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has halted trading in Barkerville Gold Mines (BGM-V) because a much-anticipated technical report on its Cow Mountain gold deposit is not up to standard.
High-grade gold lifts Atac
Shares of Atac Resources (ATC-V) climbed nearly 10% after the prominent Yukon-focused explorer released more results from its wholly owned Rackla gold project, 55 km northeast of Keno City. Atac released assays from another 23 holes completed…
Soltoro making its name in Jalisco
When it comes to exploring Mexico’s Jalisco State for silver and gold, Soltoro (SOL-V) is a junior of stature.With roughly 550 sq. km of ground in the state, the company has been optioning out of some permits and funneling the cash…