People (January 26, 2004)
Aker Kvaerner — David Lawson appointed head of Chilean operations; Don Gale appointed head of Canadian operations.Cazaly Resources — Clive Jones appointed joint managing director with current managi…
News
McWatters pushed into administration
Gold miner McWatters Mining (MWA-T) has agreed to the appointment of a receiver under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and plans to make a repayment proposal to its creditors.One of McWatters’ secure…
Canadian Stock Exchange Indices (January 26, 2004)
DateJan. 20Jan. 19Jan. 16Jan. 15Jan. 14HighLowTSX Composite8623.62…
LME Warehouse Levels (January 26, 2004)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, Jan. 19 (change from Jan. 12 in brackets):MetalStock(tonnes)ChangeAluminium1432800(+5…
Spot Prices Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004 Courtesy of Scotiabank
Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)ChangeGold$408.30-16.20Silver$6.39 -0.23Platinum$858.00-10.00…
Placer Dome continues PDAC support
The PDAC is pleased to welcome Placer Dome as a Platinum sponsor of this year’s convention. Vancouver-based Placer Dome is one of the world’s leading gold producers, operating 18 mines on five contine…
PDAC 2004: Ride the resurgence
By: Joe Hamilton, Chairman, and Kerry Smith, Co-Chairman, Convention Planning CommitteeThe global mining industry witnessed a resurgence in metals prices throughout 2003, led by gold and nickel, with …
Central bankers look to renew Washington Agreement
Gold ended a tough week on Friday, Jan. 16, ahead of the U.S. long weekend, at US$406.20 per oz., and this was better than seemed likely after prices had fallen US$12 on the previous day. The absence …
Exchange Rates (January 26, 2004)
CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate)DateJan. 20Jan. 19Jan. 16Jan. 15Jan. 14US$ in C$1.28621.30211.29781.2…
PDAC Welcomes Canaccord Capital as a Platinum Sponsor
PDAC is proud to have Canaccord Capital as a Platinum Sponsor at this convention. Founded in 1950, Canaccord Capital is Canada’s largest independent investment firm. Specializing in small, mid and lar…
Best-selling author to speak at Monday luncheon
On Monday, March 8, Thomas Homer-Dixon will address the Mineral Outlook luncheon which is sponsored by Newmont Mining Corporation and Kinross Gold Corporation. The author of the best-selling book, The…
Investment Forum
Learn from leading analysts, letterwriters and market watchers. Hear the latest about investing in diamonds, gold, nickel, platinum and palladium, and other commodities focusing on the junior mining s…