High-grade grab samples propel BCGold shares
VANCOUVER–Bonanza-grade gold and silver values from BCGold’s (BCG-V, BCGOF-O) historic Engineer mine, located 32 km west of Atlin, in northwestern B. C., has given the junior’s stock a big lift.
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Rare purple diamonds uncovered at Quebec JV
John Ryder’s Dianor Resources (DOR-V, RSDNF-O) and its joint-venture partners Metalex Ventures (MTX-V, MLXVF-O) and Wemindji Exploration have stumbled onto a new diamond discovery in the James Bay reg…
TSX VENTURE EXCHANGE (March 17, 2008)
With gold posting a modest retreat from recent record high territory, the S&P-TSX Venture Composite Index dropped 130.44 points to close the March 4-10 trading session at 2,664.13. Trading volumes…
TORONTO STOCK EXCHANGE (March 17, 2008)
The TSX Composite Index finished the March 4-10 trading period off slightly at 13,005.09 points, with the index’s ties to natural resources the key culprit. Material stocks fell with commodity prices …
U.S. Markets (March 17, 2008)
The U. S. markets plunged lower during the March 4-10 trading period as mounting credit market losses had investors wondering how cool the economy will get.
Obituary: John Cooke: Mining legend dies at 80
For some, his memory conjures the gentle, honey scent of Chivas Royal brand scotch, to others, the corners of a meticulously tied tie coupled with a well-tailored suit. But whatever the memory, its ro…
Caterpillar, Claycrete pave partnership
Mining equipment manufacturer Caterpillar (CAT-N) has partnered with road construction company Claycrete to market Claycrete products worldwide.
Meet the Miners day at Queen Park
On Wednesday, March 19, mining industry associates will take to Queen’s Park to promote mining and the benefits it provides to society and the economy.
Mechel plans electronic procurement system
Russian mining company Mechel (MTL-N) plans to develop and implement an electronic trading system to automate purchasing of supplies and services for its subsidiaries.
Alcoa sells packaging and consumer businesses
Aluminum giant Alcoa (AA-N) has sold its packaging and consumer businesses to New Zealand-based Rank Group Ltd.
Bear Creek to buy out Rio Tinto at Corani
VANCOUVER — Bear Creek Mining (BCM-V, BCEKF-O) has reached a deal to purchase the 30% interest in the Corani silver-lead-zinc deposit held by its joint-venture partner, Rio Tinto (RTP-N, RIO-L).
Carbo digs in Colorado
B. C.-based Cabo Drilling (CBE-V, CBEEF-O) has expanded its drilling services to Colorado with a contract to drill 6,000 ft. for Wits