MINING COMPANY DISCLOSURE 101
Learn the fundamentals of good mining company disclosure. This full-day course is designed to help geologists and engineers (1) prepare & approve technical disclosure and (2) understand the princi…
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CANADIAN GOLD MUTUAL FUNDS (November 10, 2008)
Featured Fund: Altamira precious & Strategic Metals, as of 07/31/08 (in weighted order): Goldcorp, Barrick Gold, Kinross Gold, Agnico-Eagle Mines, Yamana Gold, Franco-Nevada, Newmont Mining, Compa…
SOURCES AND SINKS IN HYDROTHERMAL SYSTEMS EXPLORATION
Ore deposits require a source of fluids, ligands, and metals as well as a transport system and sink for precipitation in economic concentration. These involve the interplay between magmatic activity, …
TSX SHORT POSITIONS (November 10, 2008)
Short positions outstanding at Oct. 15/08 (with changes from Sept. 30/08).
DIVIDENDS (November 10, 2008)
Note: Vale will pay $0.52* on common and pr sh in two instlmnts on Apr 30 and Oct 31. Alcoa will pay its quarterly div of US$0.9375 for US$3.75 cmltv…
GEOMETALLURGY: INTRODUCTION AND APPLICATIONS TO EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION
This two-day course will give participants an introduction to, and an overview of, the field of geometallurgy. Topics to be covered include: introduction to geometallurgy and its applications; the lin…
ABORIGINAL ENGAGEMENT, CONSULTATION AND SUSTAINABILITY IN MINERAL EXPLORATION
This one-day course will provide participants with an understanding of current practices in Aboriginal engagement, consultation, environmental assessment, and sustainability practices during early and…
EXPLORATION & MINING 101
This 2-day course will present an overview of mineral exploration and mining for non technical personnel working in this exciting industry (i. e. investor relations personnel, accountants, lawyers, ma…
LENDING RATES (November 10, 2008)
as of 9 a. m. ET. Nov. 4, 2008 (%) Bank of Canada 2.50 Target overnight rate 2.25 Canadian Prime 4.00 U. S. Discount Primary 1.75 U. S. Fed Funds market rate 1.00 U. S. Prime 4…
EXCHANGE RATES (November 10, 2008)
CANADIAN/U. S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate) Date Nov. 3 Oct. 31 Oct. 30 Oct. 29 Oct. 28 US$ 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…