Tetra Tech Acquires Wardrop
Pasadena, Calif.-based consultants Tetra Tech (TTEK-Q) have acquired Canadian consultancy firm Wardrop Engineering.
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Nordex To Build New Explosives Plant Near Kirkland Lake
What better place for a new emulsion plant than in Kirkland Lake, Ont., one of the world’s largest mining regions?
People (April 13, 2009)
Archangel Diamond — Tony Guthrie has resigned as a director; Robin Smart appointed a director.
Noranda Income Fund Cuts Jobs, Production
A drop in zinc and sulphuric acid demand has forced the Noranda Income Fund (NIF. UN-T) to cut 45 jobs at its zinc plant in Salaberryde- Valleyfield, Que.
Great Basin Raises $130M For Burnside Gold Project
Great Basin Gold (GBG-T, GBG-X) is determined to get its Burnside gold project in South Africa up and running by July 2010 and has completed an equity financing to do it.
Quebec Promises Northern Highway Improvements
Mining and exploration companies are elated that the Quebec government has set aside about $698 million for road infrastructure projects in the province’s north.
LME Warehouse Levels (April 13, 2009)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Apr. 7, 2009 (change from Mar. 31 in brackets):
Endeavour Silver Boosts Revenues, Production
Endeavour Silver (EDR-T, EXK-X) seemed to defy gravity last year with revenues up 22% to US$39.3 million, production up 10% to 2.3 million oz. silver, and cash costs that fell 4% to US$9.03 per oz. si…
Spot Prices (April 13, 2009)
COURTESY OF SCOTIABANK
Producer And Dealer Prices (April 13, 2009)
Antimony: Mid-mkt US$4,250/t.
Daily Metal Prices (April 13, 2009)
Date Apr. 6 Apr. 3 Apr. 2 Apr. 1 Mar. 30 BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne) Al Alloy 1310/1350 1270/1300 1235/1270 1201/1240 1240/1240 …
North American Stock Exchange Indices (April 13, 2009)
52-week Date Apr. 6 Apr. 3 Apr. 2 Apr. 1 Mar. 31 High Low S&P/TSX-Ven Comp 963.17 975.59 978.27 970.09 956.81 2735.30 678.62 TSX Composite 9016.17 9065.76 9073.14 8941.82 8…