Ivanhoe hits high-grade at depth
Vancouver — Deep drilling by Ivanhoe Mines (IVN-T) has resulted in some eyebrow raising numbers coming from the Tu…
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Solitario hits more PGM mineralization at Pedra Branca
Vancouver — Solitario Resources (SLR-T) has cut new platinum-palladium mineralization on two separate prospects at…
PNWC tests Dana Lake South
Flush with $2.3 million from partner South African-based Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), Pacific North West Capi…
Metallica adds ground, drilling to resume at El Morro
Metallica Resources (MR-T) has added two properties totalling about 3 sq. km in and around the La Fortuna area of t…
International Annax joins forces with Herald Resources
Vancouver — International Annax Ventures (IAX-V) has inked a deal with its controlling shareholder, Australian-ba…
Base metals surprisingly buoyant as new year begins
Against most expectations, including our own, base metals have opened the year in buoyant mood. Early in the report period Jan. 7-11, they sparked sharply higher in response to fresh buying by commodi…
The Northern Miner — North American Mining Index (January 21, 2002)
76.61 (+6.52)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
The Northern Miner — Small Producers Index (January 21, 2002)
55.21 (+4.51)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
Lending Rates (January 21, 2002)
As of 4 pm, Jan. 15, 2002 (%)Bank of Canada2.25Canadian Prime3.75U.S. Discount1.25U.S. Prime4.75LIBOR US$ 3-month1.72LIBOR US$ 6-month1.80LIBOR US$ 1-year2.5Gold lease 3-month0.7339Gold lease…
Munk, James enter Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
Two giants of the Canadian mining industry, Peter Munk and William James, were welcomed into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame during the 14th annual ceremony and dinner, held at the Royal York Hotel i…
Investment Commentary — Best bets for 2002
The Northern Miner asked five market watchers of the junior mining and exploration sector for their top picks and opinions for the year ahead. This week we talked with John Kaiser, publisher of the Ka…
