Stainless watches gain market share
Despite the popularity of electronic watches and the prediction that they would completely replace traditional mechanical watches, the latter have survived and are making a strong comeback, especially…
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Coronation Bay a hot spot for diamond explorers
Although a decade has passed since diamonds were first discovered in Canada, the potential for further discoveries has not yet diminished, as evidenced by the success of Ashton Mining of Canada (ACA-T…
Comtois grades confirmed
Results are in from the three latest holes by Maude Lake Exploration (MAU-V) on the Colline de l’ouest zone on the Comtois gold property, west of Lebel-sur-Quevillon, Que.Hole 82 cut 11.2 metres (from…
LME Warehouse Levels (January 07, 2002)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Dec. 28/01 (change from Dec. 21 in brackets):MetalStock (tonnes)ChangeAluminium819175…
OM Group grabs Cawse nickel mine
Cleveland, Ohio-based specialty-metals giant OM Group (OMG-N) has acquired the mineral rights and chemical processing capabilities of the Cawse nickel-cobalt laterite operation in Western Australia.De…
Canaccord sees recovery ahead in 2002
With the U.S. economy offically in recession, Canaccord Capital base metals analyst Roger Chaplin is already looking to a turnaround that should propel base metal prices and stocks higher in the year …
Saskatchewan halves fees
Recording fees for mineral permits in Saskatchewan will be cut in half to 15 from 30 per hectare in order to encourage exploration.In addition, cash deposits for new permits will be reduced to $15,0…
Spot Prices Wed. January 2, 2002
Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)ChangeGold$278.10-$0.80Silver$ 4.59+$0.10Platinum$481.00+$…
Northern Miner Indices (January 07, 2002)
NORTH AMERICAN MINING INDEXCompanyTickerWeight (%)Barrick GoldABX-T21.0CamecoCO-T3.9FalconbridgeFL-T5.1Franco-Nevada MiningFN-T7.0Freeport McMoRan Cop’r BFCX-N4.8Homestake MiningHM-N7.4I…
Lending Rates (January 07, 2002)
As of 4 pm, Dec. 31, 2001 (%)Bank of Canada2.50Canadian Prime4.00U.S. Discount1.25U.S. Prime4.75…
MAC cited for reporting standards
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) has been cited for its high standards in reporting on the industry’s reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.The acknowledgment was made by the Ottawa-based …
CDNX starts 2002 on bullish note
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange kicked off 2002 with a holiday rally led by junior explorers. The Standard and Poor’s-Canadian Venture Exchange Composite Index jumped 58.1 points, or 5.9%, and c…