US markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index ended a five-week winning streak despite glimmers of hope that the U.S. Federal Reserve may provide more stimulus, and news that the European Central Bank could set targets in a new…
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Metals, mining and money markets
SPOT PRICESCourtesy of ScotiaBankTuesday, August 7, 2012 Precious MetalsPrice…
Short position reports
TSX Short Positions Short positions outstanding at Aug 15/12 (with changes from July…
Exchange rates
EXCHANGE RATES CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate) Date Aug 6 Aug 3 Aug 2 Aug 1 July 31 US$ in C n/a 0.9986 1.0062 1.0017 1.0014 …
Surprise Molycorp financing hits share price
Shares of Molycorp (MCP-N) plunged 7.5% to US$11.16 per share — a 52-week low — on the day the U.S.-based rare earth company said it would raise US$450 million in convertible senior notes and common equity.
Better days ahead for Thompson Creek
Thompson Creek Metals (TCM-T, TC-N) like many mining companies has had a tough ride over the last year. Slowing metal demand from China and falling prices have teamed up to hammer the company’s share price. In mid-January 2011 the…
TSX Venture Exchange
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index rallied to its highest level since July during the period, rising 42 points, or 3.6%, en route to a 1,233.17 weekly close. Spot gold rose to US$1615.80 per oz. to finish the week, and silver continued to…
US markets
The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 Index posted gains for the sixth consecutive week, buoyed by comments from German Chancellor Angela Merkel that she supports the European Central Bank’s efforts to fight debt, and…
Metals, mining and money markets
SPOT PRICESCourtesy of ScotiaBankTuesday, August 7, 2012 Precious MetalsPrice…
Short position reports
TSX Short Positions Short positions outstanding at July 31/12 (with changes from July 15/12). Largest Short Positions…
Exchange rates
EXCHANGE RATES CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate) Date Aug 6 Aug 3 Aug 2 Aug 1 July 31 US$ in C n/a 0.9986 1.0062 1.0017 1.0014 …
Miranda, Agnico to team up in Colombia
The prospect-generating company, Miranda Gold (MAD-V), has recently attracted major gold miner, Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM-T, AEM-N), to form a potential alliance to continue exploration in Colombia.