Catalytic converter turns 30
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the catalytic converter into vehicles in the U.S.
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NovaGold cuts copper at Galore Creek
Vancouver —
Shoot Out drilling intersects nickel, copper (October 11, 2004)
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Goldbrook pulls long intersection in Ungava (October 11, 2004)
Vancouver —
Excellon targets Durango high-grade
Torren, Mexico — At 63,400 tonnes, it may be small, but bonanza silver grades have persuaded
The Northern Miner Indices (October 11, 2004)
North American Mining: 115.05 (+0.56)…
Insider Trading (October 11, 2004)
The following insider trading transactions were reported by the Ontario Securities Commission in recent issues of the OSC Bulletin:…
More gold for Alexis
Empowerment evolves
Shareholders in Coeur d’Alene Mines may be considerably relieved that their company has abandoned its takeover bid for Wheaton River Minerals. Wheaton remains independent but looking; Iamgold has made the deal it wanted with Gold Fields; Coeur and…
Dynasty serves up Ecuadoran gold
Vancouver-based
Merck rattles Dow
The period ended Oct. 5 was a turbulent one for U.S. markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Index rising 100.28 points to 10,177.68 and the S&P 500 index easing up by 24.42 points to 1,134.48.
Gold yoyos amid high oil prices
The report period Sept. 29-Oct. 5 saw the price of gold rise to close US$3.70 higher at US$415.40 per oz. in the afternoon in London. In New York, oil prices were still hovering around US$50 a barrel; the energy index was up another 4 points at 19…