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Editorial: World’s stock markets head south
Panic in the global stock markets gripped a little tighter during the week ended Jan. 19, the third trading week of 2008, and metal prices and mining stocks were swept along in the crowd’s rush for th…
Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative – Gala Event
Among others, the evening will feature musical guests such as Elton John, Shakira, and Burton Cummings. Robin Williams will entertain and stars such as John Travolta and more will join Canada’s very o…
Aboriginal Participation in the Mineral Industry, Canada and International
PDAC Convention Technical Session, Tuesday March 4, 9am to noon
Aboriginal Affairs and the PDAC Convention
Awards Evening, Monday March 3
Daily Metal Prices (January 28, 2008)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)
Spot Prices Courtesy of Scotiabank Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008
Precious Metals Price (US$/oz.) Change Gold $862.00 -42.75 Silver $15.57 -0.67 Platinum $1522.00 -58.00 Palladium $363.00 -16.00 Base Metals Price (US$/lb.) Change Nickel $12.34 -0.56 Lead $1.15 -0.06 Copper $3.14…
Lithic rises on Crypto intercept (January 28, 2008)
Vancouver — A high-grade zinc intercept at the Crypto project, in western Utah, had Lithic Resources (LTH-V, LTHIF-O) up almost 30% in recent trading.
Farallon raises $27.2M for fast-tracked G-9 deposit
Vancouver — An unconventional mine development plan seems to be working for Farallon Resources (FAN-T, FRLLF-O).
Toronto Stock Exchange Jan. 15-21
The TSX Composite Index hasn’t seen days this bad since 9/11. The index fell 1,500 points over the Jan. 15-21 trading period and commodities were caught up in the rout.
Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities
The Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities is designed to inform Aboriginal communities across Canada about the mining cycle, from early exploration to mine closure. Demand for the kit is h…
Food Services at the Convention
A wide range of food and beverage services will be offered this year in various locations throughout the convention. Be sure to check out the following: