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Copper consumption in the Western world will continue to grow around 2% per year during the decade. We (Phelps Dodge) see the strongest growth coming from the Far East as infrastructure needs continue…

The pace of staking in the Northwest Territories has accelerated in recent months. But even as new companies jump into the diamond play, claims acquired during the early days of the rush may be droppe…

The head of the Supreme Court of Venezuela has recommended President Carlos Andres Perez be indicted for allegedly misusing US$17.2 million. The allegations have sparked protests and civil unrest, wit…

BGR Central Net Value $12.07 $5.83 Price $11.25 $6.5 Discount 6.78% 11.5% Value $67,599,000 $109,357,950…

Eric Friedland appointed chairman and chief executive officer; Beverley Downing and Robert Cook appointed directors.

Frank Lin appointed president; Frank Lin, Norman McKinnon and Rick Chou elected directors.

Don Hanvey appointed director.

William Sleeman appointed chairman, chief executive officer and director; David Nelson appointed president and director; John Withers appointed executive vice-president and director; David Patterson a…

Bruce Thorndycraft appointed president; L. Janda appointed vice-president, Corporate Finance; Alan Burton appointed vice-president and vice-president, Mining Finance; Ash Petwardhan appointed vice-pre…

Final assay results from winter drilling on the Fer polymetallic property near Flin Flon, Man., have been released by owner Canmine Resources (CDN). During the program, 18 holes were drilled to an ave…

We knew (or rather, we hoped) something was afoot when share prices of Canada’s major and minor gold producers started moving up sharply in January. It is a generally accepted investing principle that…

Week’s Price (US) Change Gold* $378.75 + $22.75 Silver* $ 4.74 + $0.51 Platinum* $392.00 + $13.00 Nickel** $ 2.54 – $0.15 Lead** $ 0.18 – $0.01 Copper $ 0.81 – $0.01 Zinc $ 0.44 – $0.02 Courtesy of Sc…