LENDING RATES (November 10, 2008)
as of 9 a. m. ET. Nov. 4, 2008 (%) Bank of Canada 2.50 Target overnight rate 2.25 Canadian Prime 4.00 U. S. Discount Primary 1.75 U. S. Fed Funds market rate 1.00 U. S. Prime 4…
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EXCHANGE RATES (November 10, 2008)
CANADIAN/U. S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate) Date Nov. 3 Oct. 31 Oct. 30 Oct. 29 Oct. 28 US$ in C$ 1.1875 1.2165 1.2221 1.2308 1.2943 C$ in US$ 0.6822 0.8220 0.8183 0.8125 0….
EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS IN THE MINERAL EXPLORATION INDUSTRY
This one-day course will provide decision- making professionals from mining and exploration companies with knowledge and understanding of the various geophysical techniques applied in exploration proj…
DATA MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES: EXTRACTING INFORMATION AND VALUE FROM YOUR DATA
A considerable amount of effort and money is spent on collecting representative samples for exploration, estimation, grade control, and metallurgical accounting. This short course will explore the typ…
INTERNATIONAL QUOTES (November 10, 2008)
Australia (A$) Nov 4 Oct 28 Change Bendigo Mining 0.12 0.11 0.01 Kingsgate Cons. 2.93 2.31 0.62 Lion Selection Ltd 1.10 1.20 -0.10 Newcrest Mining 20.65 17.71 2.94 Re…
Three on board missing plane in Guyana (November 10, 2008)
A plane contracted to do an airborne geophysical survey for U3O8 Corp. (UWE-V, UTREF-o) went missing during the afternoon of Nov. 1 in the Amazon jungle in Guyana.
First Majestic rises on Del Toro intercept (November 10, 2008)
Vancouver — After disappointing silver production numbers for the third quarter pushed First Majestic Silver’s (FR-T, FRMSF-o) share price below $1, a whopper hole proving a new massive sulphide body…
Core Shack (November 10, 2008)
A cornerstone of Mineral Exploration Roundup, Core Shack showcases new discoveries, leading prospects, advanced projects, and operating mines from around the world. Core Shack 2008 saw core displays f…
EXPLORATION TARGETING IN A BUSINESS CONTEXT
This two-day course provides an overview of exploration targeting from a business perspective, as well as building the confidence of participants in how to approach the technical challenges of targeti…
Liberty shuts down nickel mines
Vancouver — Its Redstone mine has been in production for just over a year and its McWatters mine is in preproduction ramp-up, but falling nickel prices have forced Liberty Mines (LBE-t) to put both o…
UNDERSTANDING MINERALIZATION CONTROLS: APPLIED STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY TO EXPLORATION AND MINING
Understanding the structural geological controls on ore deposition and geometry is of critical importance in exploration and mining. Structural geological controls impact exploration area selection, n…
NATIONAL INSTRUMENT 43-101 -TECHNICAL REPORTS AND GOOD DISCLOSURE PRACTICES
Presented at no charge by AME BC and the BCSC. This interactive, half-day course focuses on explaining and helping companies and qualified persons deal with common NI 43-101 problem areas. It assumes …