REGULAR DEPARTMENTS (February 14, 2000)
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CDNX index soars past 3,000 mark
The Canadian Venture Exchange broke the 3,000 mark and continued its upward momentum over the week ended Feb. 8, rocketing 248.97 points, or 8.5%, to close at 3,166.88.Ateba Mines jumped 7 to close a…
Ruling could close Newmont gold mine
A district court in Indonesia has issued a judgment that could result in the temporary closure of the Minahasa gold mine, 80%-owned by Newmont Mining (NEM-N).The company says the ruling is highly irre…
Gold weakens in turbulent market
After a steep drop and a strong rise, the Dow Jones industrial average finished the report period ended Feb. 1 almost unchanged, up only 11.16 points, or 0.1%, in anticipation of an interest rate hike…
Gov’t needs guidance from miners
The Canadian mining and exploration industry has taken a beating these past four years, as development and exploration programs are sparse for juniors, the lifeline of mineral development. Some form o…
CDNX posts record trading volumes, sets new high
The Canadian Venture Exchange finished the week ended Feb. 1 by gaining 132.09 points, or 4.74%, to close at an all-time high of 2,917.91. The small-cap exchange is up 24% on record trading volumes so…
EVENTS (February 07, 2000)
Feb. 8-10 Int’l Investment Conferences — “Investing in Africa Mining Conference — Indaba 2000.” Cape Sun Intercontinental Hotel, Cape Town, South Africa. Tel: (305) 669 1963. Fax: (305) 669 7350.Feb…
Regulators probe Bull River
Geologists from the British Columbia Geological Survey have cast doubt on the veracity of impressive gold grades reported by the two private companies developing the Bull River underground mine near C…
Vaaldiam eyes SouthernEra properties
Vaaldiam Resources (VRL-V) has optioned three South African diamond projects from SouthernEra Resources (SUF-T).The Toronto-based junior can earn 70% interests in the Makoppa, Mooikloof and Prieska pr…
Development slows in Latin America
In 1999, companies with significant exploration programs budgeted a total of $126.6 million on advanced Latin American gold projects — 32% less than in the previous year.Gold resources under developm…
METAL PRICES (February 07, 2000)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange-Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)DateFeb. 1Jan. 31Jan. 28Jan. 27…
Partners continue work
Australian junior Cratonic has now earned a 51% interest from Consolidated Trillion Resources (TLQ-T) and Nickelodeon Minerals (NKM-V) in the Nguble diamond exploration project in Zimbabwe.R…