New Showings, New Metals, New Concepts
Newfoundland and Labrador’s mineral industry had another busy year in 2008, with expenditures on exploration and deposit appraisal estimated at $148 million, similar to 2007 levels. The larger explora…
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Mineral Production, Exploration At All-Time Highs
Mineral production in New Brunswick reached an all-time high of nearly $1.57 billion in 2007 and about $46 million is expected to be spent on mineral exploration in the province in 2008, an increase o…
Nickel, Precious Metals Bring Record Spending Totals
Exploration and deposit appraisal spending intentions for Manitoba are estimated to be a record $135.8 million for 2008, representing a 32% increase from the $102.6 million spent in 2007.
Niger: An Old Uranium Frontier Made New Again
The number of Canadian miners poking the arid terrain of Niger in the search for uranium is increasing, and the relative durability of the uranium price in a down market isn’t the only thing fuelling …
Yamana Makes Headway In Mexico, Brazil
It was just four months ago that Yamana Gold (YRI-T, AUY-N) was trading in Toronto at the very bottom of its 52-week price range of $4.29-19.79 per share.
Shore Gold Looks Beyond Current Diamond Demand Collapse
SASKATOON, SASK. — As with all other commodities, diamonds had a rough year in 2008. All sectors of the diamond pipeline have adjusted, and will continue to adjust to the current economic climate.
Geologix’s Loss Is Silver Standard’s Gain
Unable to get its hands on the money it needed to make a final payment on the San Agustin poly-metallic deposit, Geologix Explorations (GIX-T, GXEXF-O) must walk away from a project it has spent most …
Rubicon Expands Its Red Lake Jewel
SITE VISIT RED LAKE, ONT. — In summer, Red Lake (population 5,000) is a charming place, well known for its abundant fishing and annual float-plane festival which attracts spectators from…
Uruguay’s Only Miner Searches Out More Gold
Uruguay’s relative obscurity as far as mining countries go has generally worked for Uruguay Mineral Exploration (UME-V, UGY-L).
Premier Leads Geraldton’s Hardrock Revival
SITE VISIT GERALDTON, ONT. — The bright, cold winter light of a January morning intensifies the stark look of the snow-swept streets of Geraldton, Ont. Built on the back of…
Daily Metal Prices (March 02, 2009)
Date Feb. 23 Feb. 20 Feb. 19 Feb. 18 Feb. 17 BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne) Al Alloy 1125/1155 1110/1135 1105/1149 1101/1131 1120/1…
North American Stock Exchange Indices (March 02, 2009)
52-week Date Feb 23 Feb. 20 Feb. 19 Feb. 18 Feb. 17 High Low S&P/TSX-Ven Comp 878.94 892.90 902.10 915.82 919.16 2814.88 678.62 TSX Composite 7647.67 7949.99 8185.35 8175.95 …