A report from the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration says sloppy safety practices contributed to the death of Gary Keeton, 57, at the No. 7 coal mine in Brookwood, Ala. The mine is operated by Jim Walter Resources, a subsidiary of Tampa, F…
A sagging gold price pushed the Toronto Stock Exchange’s gold index 9.28 points, or 4.8%, lower to a 2.5-month low of 183.89 during the July 21-27 report period.
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Higher metal prices offset lower production and increased mining costs for
Toronto Venture Exchange-listed companies generally lost ground as gold headed lower during the report period ended July 27. The slump reflects fears of rising interest rates following better-than-expected economic indicators in the U.S. The S&P T…
Long gone are the days of mineral exploration companies entering a region and operating with little to no social involvement on a local, regional or national level.
Securities reform has been a major issue for the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) since 2001, and remains a priority.
Although copper recently lost its upside momentum, we believe downside risk to prices is limited beyond technical support targets because of sheer physical shortages and modest speculative length. However, high price volatility is likely to persis…
Vancouver — Through an option agreement, Montreal-based
United Nations investigators say illicit mining at the Shinkolobwe uranium mine in east Congo is putting thousands of locals at risk of contracting cancer because of high radiation levels. They also warn that the nuclear ore, if left unpoliced, co…
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