Top 10 US-based mid-tier and junior precious metals companies
U.S. firms have been atop the industry pursuing precious metals across the globe.The Northern Miner presents its top-10 list of U.S.-based, mid-tier and junior precious…
Santa Fe Gold Corporation
Top 10 US-based, mid-tier precious metals
The Northern Miner presents its top-10 list of the largest U.S.-headquartered mid-tier to junior precious metal companies, by market capitalization: 1. COEUR MINING Market cap:…
Bradford Cooke aims to repeat Endeavour success at Santa Fe
VANCOUVER — Bradford Cooke and Endeavour Silver (TSX: EDR; NYSE: EXK) have revitalized a number of historic Mexican silver districts, and the team is now looking to take that model into the U.S. with a deal between…
Market news: U.S. Markets
During the trading period, investors paid close attention to U.S. lawmakers negotiating a budget deal to avoid the approaching “fiscal cliff,” or automatic tax hikes and government spending cuts set to start on Jan. 1, 2013. If a…
U.S. markets edge up during Nov.26-30 week
During the Nov.26-30 trading week investors paid close attention to U.S. lawmakers negotiating a budget deal to avoid the approaching “fiscal cliff” or automatic tax hikes and government spending cuts set to start on Jan. 1, 2013….
Sandstorm Gold a rising star in commodity-stream financing
Sandstorm Gold (SSL-V) is not an exploration or operational mining outfit. The company is not interested in spending equity capital on surface exploration, drill programs or environmental-impact studies. Instead, Sandstorm took the idea of…
Santa Fe makes second bid for Columbus Silver
Vancouver – Almost a year after an all-share takeover was first proposed, Santa Fe Gold (SFEG-O) has struck a new deal for an all-cash takeover of Columbus Silver (CSC-V).
Goldman Sachs boosts stake in Frontera Copper
Vancouver — Goldman Sachs Group has issued another “early warning” report related to its increased ownership of Frontera Copper (FCC-T, FRCPF-O), an emerging copper producer developing the Piedras Ve…
Frontera Copper adopts shareholder rights plan
Vancouver – The board of Frontera Copper (FCC-T) has adopted a rights plan designed to ensure “fair treatment” of …
People (October 27, 2003)
Alcan — Christine Morin-Postel appointed director;Alcoa — John Pizzey, VP and group president of primary products, will retire in early 2004; Pizzey will be succeeded by Bernt Reitan.APAC…
Companies (November 29, 1999)
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Aber ResourcesAmerica Mineral FieldsAnglo AmericanArgentina GoldArmistice ResourcesAzco MiningBarrick GoldBlackrock VenturesBlackstone ResourcesConsolidated Trilogy VenturesDe Beers Consolid…