Junior market takes it on the chin
Vancouver — Halloween came early for investors in Canada’s junior exchange as sellers drove the market to yet another 52-week low during the report period ended Oct. 8. The Standard & Poor’s-TSX Vent…
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Striking miners shot in Johannesburg
Two security guards at a mine near Johannesburg were charged after allegedly opening fire on striking miners, killing two and injuring 14 others.The miners had been trying to pull down a fence to gain…
Rio Tinto wins employment award in Australia
Rio Tinto has won the Australian government’s Outstanding Organization award for providing jobs to Aboriginals Down Under.At the awards ceremony in Canberra, Employment Minister Tony Abbott said the L…
Mindoro begins drilling
Vancouver — Mindoro Resources (MIO-V) has launched a 1,100-metre drill program at the Valderam a zone, part of its Pan de Azucar copper-gold project in the Philippines.Last year, in partnership with …
TSE Short Positions (October 14, 2002)
Short positions outstanding at September 30, 2002Larger individual positions includeAber Diamond 266,148 up 166,101; Agnico-Eagle 5,281,468 down 638,517; Alcan 807,019 down 297,537;…
Gabriel advances Rosia Montana
In Romania, Gabriel Resources (GBU-T) has acquired 71 properties under its plan to resettle the town of Rosia Montana. The acquisitions are designed to clear the way for construction of a new gold min…
Canadian Stock Exchange Indices (October 14, 2002)
DateOct. 8Oct. 7Oct. 4Oct. 3Oct. 2HighLowTSX Composite5830.575840.975935.336026.78…
Trading Summary (October 11, 2002)
The Toronto Stock Exchange put in another positive day, regaining another 165.81 points or 2.85% to 5,978.66. The G…
Andean trenches gold at Carelo
Vancouver — An ongoing exploration program by Andean American Mining (AAG-V) has uncovered significant gold values…
Miramar hits more gold at Hope Bay (October 11, 2002)
Vancouver — A $3.4 million summer work program by Miramar Mining (MAE-T) has uncovered a new zone of mineralizatio…
NAP battles as crusher sleeps
Mill throughput and palladium production dipped slightly at North American Palladium’s (PDL-T) Lac des les palladi…
Aquiline takes a dip in Red Lake
Aquiline Resources (AQI-V) has entered into an option agreement to acquire a 60% stake in Global Consolidated Miner…