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ODDS ‘N’ SODS
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U.S. Markets Jan. 8-14
Weak economic news continued to cause uncertainty in the financial markets and hint of a new interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s next meeting at the end of January. Despite the prevailing gloom…
Toronto Stock Exchange Jan. 8-14
With the looming threat of a slowdown south of the border, the TSX Composite Index recovered from a dip early in the trading period Jan. 8-14, gaining 80 points to finish at 13,698.28.
Eaglehead results disappoint Carmax speculators (January 21, 2008)
Vancouver — The first assays from Carmax Explorations’ (CMX-V, CAXPF-O) 2007 drill program on its B.C. Eaglehead property disappointed speculators who had run the company’s share price up while await…
Coral Gold sees Robertson ounces grow (January 21, 2008)
Vancouver — Coral Gold Resources (CLH-V, CLHRF-O) has more than doubled inferred resources at its Robertson property in north- central Nevada’s Crescent Valley.
Newmac hits high-grade moly at Crazy Fox
Vancouver — Partial assays from a drill hole on Newmac Resources’ (NER-V, NEWRF-O) Crazy Fox project, in south-central B.C., indicate that high-grade molybdenum mineralization extends to depth.
Columbus inks deal with Barrick
Vancouver — The lure of securing additional ground in the vicinity of its Cortez joint-venture land package has prompted Barrick Gold (ABX-T, ABX-N) to option a couple of properties from Columbus Gol…
LME Warehouse Levels (January 21, 2008)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Jan. 14, 2008 (change from Jan. 7 in brackets):
People (January 21, 2008)
Augusta Resource — Rod Pace appointed VP of operations.
Northern Energy & Mining reports strong finances
NEMI Northern Energy & Mining (NNE.A-T, NNEMF-O) is in a relatively strong financial position with working capital of $9.7 million and no long-term debt, according to recent financial statements, …
First Point adds to BC nickel portfolio
Vancouver — Since acquiring a pair of B.C. nickel projects in mid-2007, First Point Minerals (FPX-V, FPOCF-O) has added to its holdings and picked up two more properties in a move to target potential…
Daily Metal Prices (January 21, 2008)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)