Dividends (January 26, 2009)
Note: Xstrata PLC subsidiary Xstrata Canada is sending a notice of redemption for all outstanding Cmltv prf sh, series 3, redeemable Mar 1 for $25…
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PDAC — Your Window To The World (January 26, 2009)
The PDAC convention offers a unique venue to learn about opportunities and developments from around the globe. The following independently organized presentation rooms will take place on level 700 at …
PDAC To Launch Framework For Responsible Exploration
The PDAC has organized a one-day workshop on Friday, February 27, to introduce the Association’s Framework for Responsible Exploration, provide an orientation to its contents and practical guidance on…
Crosshair To Merge With Target
One uranium junior lacked cash and the other a worthwhile project, but they both had the same chief executive and an overlap of directors, making a merger the obvious choice, says Mark Morabito, presi…
Lending Rates (January 26, 2009)
as of 9 a. m. ET. Jan. 20, 2009 (%) Bank of Canada 1.25 Target overnight rate 1.00 Canadian Prime 3.50 U. S. Discount Primary 0.50 U. S. Fed Funds market rate 0-0.25 U. S. Prime …
TSX Short Positions (January 26, 2009)
Short positions outstanding at Jan. 15/09 (with changes from Dec. 31/08).
Applications In Mining Taxation & Contract Negotiations
As part of the PDAC Workshop Series, this one-day educational session taught by experts from the World Bank and Private Practices, will focus on Mining Fiscal Systems and Contract Negotiations.
Women In Mining (January 26, 2009)
The Women in Mining (WIM) Network, Toronto Branch, is hosting the second Women in Mining International Reception taking place in collaboration with the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada…
Positive Feasibility For Western Prospector
Despite considerable cost increases, the economics are still profitable for Western Prospector Group’s (WNP-V, WEPGF-O) Gurvanbulag uranium deposit in eastern Mongolia, according to a definitive feasi…
Canadian Gold Mutual Funds (January 26, 2009)
Featured Fund: BMO precious metals as of 12/31/08 (in weighted order): Kinross Gold, Allied Nevada Gold, Agnico-Eagle Mines, Goldcorp, Red Back Mining, San Gold, Quadra Mining, Franco-Nevada, Lihir Go…
TSX Venture Short Positions (January 26, 2009)
Short positions outstanding at Jan. 15/09 (with changes from Dec. 31/08).
Health And Safety (January 26, 2009)
The 2007 winner of the Safe Day Everyday Gold Award (formerly the Annual Safety Award) for the highest number of days worked without a lost workday incident is De Beers Canada Inc. for a second year i…