Aurizon sees strong gains in August (September 20, 2010)
VANCOUVER — The latest drill results from the Casa Berardi gold mine in northwestern Quebec have capped off a month of sharp stock price gains for Aurizon Mines (ARZ-T, AZK-N).
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Avalon grows Nechalacho rare earth deposit (September 20, 2010)
VANCOUVER — The largest rare earth element (REE) deposit in Canada just got bigger: a successful winter drill program at the Nechalacho project in the Northwest Territories has boosted the indicated …
Continental struts its Colombian stuff (September 20, 2010)
There’s been a lot of buzz in some circles over Continental Gold (CNL-T), thanks to its portfolio of highly prospective gold projects in Colombia.
Gold hits new all-time highs
September is usually a good month for gold prices, with jewelry makers stocking up on gold ahead of the Indian-wedding and Christmas gift-giving seasons, and growing sobriety in the capital markets as…
The ‘Peabody Plan’
The following keynote address was given by Peabody Energy chairman and CEO Gregory Boyce before the 21st World Energy Congress in Montreal on Sept. 14.
Mining for reclamation info at UBC
A new offering from UBC Library at the University of British Columbia enables users to access decades of valuable information on mine reclamation for free.
BCGS, GAC, GSC offer rare metals workshop
Rare metals are uncommon, nonferrous metals used in small quantities or derived from geographically restricted areas. Many are considered strategic commodities, essential for high technology sectors.
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE -Sept. 7-10
While rising interest rates are generally bearish for the market, the Bank of Canada’s latest quarter point rise didn’t surprise everyone. Bay Street had been split on whether the Bank of Canada would…
TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE -Sept. 7-10
The S&P TSX Venture composite index’s ten-week ascent continued during the second week of September, a trading week shortened by Labour Day. Over Sept. 7-10 the Venture board gained 30.54 points t…
U.S. MARKETS -Sept. 7-10
U.S. markets fell and then rose tentatively over Sept 7-10. The week started with further remarks from the U.S. Federal Reserve about slowing economic activity and fears European banks may be in worse…
SPOT PRICES (September 20, 2010)
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LME WAREHOUSE LEVELS (September 20, 2010)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Sept. 13, 2010 (change from Sept. 7 in brackets):