Suppliers Roundup (August 16, 2004)
Fluor cashes in at Escondida…
News
Rex sells SA subsids
Glamis Gold poised for a turnaround
Vancouver — Despite lower earnings in the second quarter,
Congo responds to Kimberley suspension
The government of the Republic of Congo says it will stop exporting diamonds until it improves its diamond trade following a July inspection by a U.N.-backed policing unit. The inspection resulted in the suspension of the central African nation fr…
Odds ‘n’ sods: From geologist to scribe
September is my tenth year at The Northern Miner, and to mark the occasion, I’m being honoured with a choice of either a pen set or an extra week of holidays. It will be a tough decision. . . . All kidding aside, it has been a remarkable run. It’s…
BC government unveils maps
The government of British Columbia has published geological maps of mineralized areas in four regions of the province in an effort to attract mineral exploration.
People (August 16, 2004)
Spot Prices Tuesday, August 10, 2004 Courtesy of Scotiabank
Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)Change…
Minco drills Changkeng
Vancouver — Drilling by
LME Warehouse Levels (August 16, 2004)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Aug. 9 (change from Aug. 3 in brackets):…
The Northern Miner Indices (August 16, 2004)
North American Mining: 98.14 (-3.15)…
Exchange Rates (August 16, 2004)
CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate)…