Metals, mining and money markets
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Commodities Markets
Editorial: A pit stop at the halfway point
The Canadian mining industry staggered and gasped to complete the first half of 2013, a little dehydrated and cramped, and trying to summon the strength to get through the rest of the year in competitive shape.
Commentary: A gold dealer and investor meet the bankruptcy judge
A quick review of the reported bankruptcy cases reveals a pleasant surprise: There are few reported bankruptcy cases involving insolvent gold dealers. Nevertheless, every dog has its day, and considering the volatility of the gold market of…
Metals, mining and money markets
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Metals, mining and money markets
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Metals, mining and money markets
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Commentary: Nothing to fear in Quebec’s proposed tax regime
Recently, mining operators and investors have been playing it safe in Quebec. No business wants to be in a situation where mining taxes become an intrinsic production cost that could jeopardize a project’s profitability.
Metals, mining and money markets
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Metals, mining and money markets
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Correction
The story “Geoscience B.C. lures stakers to North Vancouver Island” (T.N.M., June 3–9/13) incorrectly stated the mineral resource for NorthIsle Copper and Gold’s Hushamu deposit. In fact, Hushamu contains an indicated…
Letter to the editor: Paper pressure keeping gold, silver down
In 1980 the physicals led paper gold and silver higher. Now 33 years later, the paper is leading the spiraling physicals lower.It was January 1980 when silver touched US$50 an oz. and was hovering in the US$40s. Henry Jarecki was the head of…
Commentary: Canada helps developing countries with responsible resource extraction
Today, Canada’s private-sector investments account for almost half of global mining activities in developing countries, and represent about 12% of Canada’s foreign direct investment. As an extractives industry success story, Canada…