The Northern Miner Indices (May 24, 2004)
North American Mining: 94.36 (+1.23)…
News
BHP Billiton approves Panda underground mine at Ekati
Wheaton River sees profits jump 700%
Vancouver —
Chinese economy affects gold markets
The mere hint of a potential slowdown in the torrid growth of China’s economy helped shave a painful US$50 per oz. off gold prices over the past month, dropping spot prices into the US$380-per-oz. range.
Bolivian unions take up arms
Unions in Bolivia are taking up arms in an effort to ward off swarms of jobless miners occupying three tin-zinc deposits.
Alexis ups stake in Abitibi district
Aluminum giants eye Guinean refinery (May 24, 2004)
The world’s two largest aluminum producers —
Editorial: The treasure, and her map
What do we have to do to get that damn woman off our backs? — Attributed to a Mines Minister headed to a meeting with the late Mary-Claire Ward.
McWatters exits Kiena
Weda Bay expands Halmahera
MacMillan proves up Mexican project
Helping workers in South Africa
In a recent speech, South African President Thabo Mbeki emphasized the need for human dignity in all walks of life. Indeed, dignity should be uppermost in every employer’s mindset.