Gold Funds (February 11, 2002)
Dundee Precious MetalsCentral FundJan. 24/02Jan. 31/02Net Value$15.69$5.46Price$10.3…
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MOST ACTIVE ISSUES, JAN. 30-FEB. 5
ExchgVol(000s)HighLowCloseChangeTVX GoldT367321.010.830.96+0.12…
GREATEST VALUE TRADED, JAN. 30-FEB. 5
ExchgVal($000s)HighLowCloseChangePlacer DomeT1343321.9018.9621.67+2.42…
The Northern Miner — North American Mining Index (February 11, 2002)
78.56 (+5.91)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
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PEOPLE (February 11, 2002)
Tribute — David Wahl appointed chairman; Ian Brodie-Brown appointed president, CEO and director; John Wahl appointed COO; J.G. Davison appointed vp exploration; Peter Brodie-Brown appointed vp shareh…
Silver may replace toxic chemicals
More than 100 million oz. silver could be used each year in biocides for wood preservation and marine anti-fouling coatings, owing to concern over the toxicity of current, chemical-based biocides.The …
Diamonds sparkle at Cordilleran Roundup (February 11, 2002)
Vancouver — If high attendance and enthusiasm at a conference are any indication of an industry’s strength, then the recent Cordilleran Exploration Roundup in Vancouver showed that mining is finally …
Gold symposium set for Lima
Peru’s principal organization for the mining industry, the Sociedad Nacional de Mineria, Petroleo y Energia (SNMPE), will hold the fifth International Gold Symposium in Lima from May 14 to 17.The symp…
Japan closes last coal mine
After 82 years, the Taiheiyo coal mine in Kushiro, Japan, has shut its doors. The closure, and with it, the loss of about 1,000 jobs, is attributed to high production costs and cheap imports.Kushiro w…
Dynacor sampling confirms gold
Sampling of old workings by Dynacor Mines (DYN-V) has confirmed gold grades at the Tumipampa property in the Peruvian Andes.Of 45 vertical exploration shafts sampled in the last half of 2001, 14 carri…
NAME CHANGES (February 11, 2002)
Dejour Mines (DEJ-V) has changed its name to Dejour Enterprises (DJR-V) on a 1-new-for-15-old-share basis.Silverstone Resources (SVT-V) has changed its name to Sorel Ventures…