Correction
In the story “Rare Element sees ‘significant change’ in REE markets” (T.N.M., Sept. 8–14/14), the net present value of the Bear Lodge project was incorrectly expressed in billions instead of millions. In fact, Bear…
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Facts ‘n’ figures: Refined copper in deficit in early 2014
According to preliminary International Copper Study Group data, the refined copper market balance for May 2014 (excluding the adjustment for changes in China’s bonded stocks) showed an apparent production deficit of 69,000 tonnes. When…
TSX and TSX Venture warrants
The following are the warrants of mining-related stocks now trading on the TSX and TSX Venture exchanges:
Podcast: Stillwater Mining’s CEO Mick McMullen focused on ‘maximizing cash flow’
Stillwater Mining’s CEO Mick McMullen talks about change, profits, and the expected rise in platinum group metals prices.
Short Position Report
Short positions outstanding at Aug. 31/14 (with changes from Aug. 15/14).
Expanded San Jose mine has more to give Fortuna Silver
Fortuna Silver Mines (TSX: FVI; NYSE: FSM) expects its San Jose mine in Mexico will produce 4 million oz. silver and 30,400 oz. gold this year, up from the 2.5 million oz. silver and 19,031 oz. gold it churned out in 2013.
Imperial agrees to First Nations review of Red Chris
Imperial Metals (TSX: III; US-OTC: IPMLF), the beleaguered miner behind the large Mount Polley tailings spill in B.C., has agreed that the Tahltan Central Council could review the tailings facility at its Red Chris copper–gold mine now…
Editorial: Commodities prices twist and turn
With the sobriety of September settling in, commodity prices have shown some dramatic movements as the global economy shows signs of recovery and growth.
Argonaut Gold expands oxide resource at San Agustin
Argonaut Gold (TSX: AR; US-OTC: ARNGF) has doubled the oxide resource at its San Agustin gold–silver project, which could become the junior producer’s third heap-leach mine in Mexico.
Kirkland Lake drills new gold zones at South Mine
VANCOUVER — Aggressive drilling has paid off for producer Kirkland Lake Gold (TSX: KGI; US-OTC: KGILF) at its Macassa and South Mine Complex (SMC) in Kirkland Lake, Ont., with the company expanding gold mineralized zones…
Impact Silver aims to survive, then thrive
VANCOUVER — It’s been a tough six months for Mexico-focused producer Impact Silver (TSXV: IPT; US-OTC: ISVLF), with falling precious metal prices and declining mill grades leading to net losses totalling US$2.3 million over the…
Start small in the Ring of Fire, Noront CEO says
There’s no question that massive infrastructure will need to be built in order to mine the large chromite deposits in the Ring of Fire, says Noront Resources (TSXV: NOT) president and CEO Alan Coutts.