Ascendant can’t escape tumultuous history of Junin
It looked as though history was repeating itself on Dec. 10, 2005, when a building belonging to newly listed Ascend…
South America
Bolivar shareholders bury Scion (January 12, 2006)
Despite a fight to the bitter end it looks as though Scion Capital has lost in its attempt to thwart Gold Fields (G…
Gold Fields’ sweetener sour to Scion
Wednesday brought new twists to the proposed Gold Fields (GFI-N, GFIJ-J) and Bolivar Gold (BGC-T) deal as Gold Fiel…
Partners find new Brauna dike (January 11, 2006)
Prospecting by partners Majescor Resources (MAJ-V) and Vaaldiam Resources (VAA-V) has turned up a new kimberlite di…
CVRD swapping old debt for new
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (RIO-N) has issued US$1 billion in notes in a move to reorganize its debt at a significa…
Scion keeps the heat on Bolivar and Gold Fields
Scion Capital continues in its assault on the Gold Fields (GFI-N, GOF-L) and Bolivar Gold (BGC-T, BGCNF-O) deal….
Southwestern seeks to ‘maximize value’ of zinc assets
Vancouver Higher zinc prices and the improved outlook for the base metal have prompted Southwestern Resources (SW…
Codelco contractors strike for share of windfall
Chilean copper giant Codelco faced a strike by about half of its contract workers, with protests at the El Teniente…
Coeur drills new mineralization at Bayo, Martha (January 04, 2006)
Exploration drilling by Coeur d’Alene Mines (CDE-N, CDM-T) around its Cerro Bayo and Martha mines in Chile and Arge…
Silver Standard adds Berenguela to Peruvian holdings
Vancouver A newly signed purchase agreement with a Peruvian company allows Silver Standard Resources (SSO-T, SSRI…
Corriente submits EIS for Mirador
Vancouver — After extensive consultation with local communities, Corriente Resources (CTQ-T) has completed an Envi…
Crystallex finishes Increible cleanup (December 30, 2005)
Crystallex International (KRY-T) has bought disgruntled Venezuelan partner Vengroup out of the minority share of th…