Record Chinese demand could fuel optimism around gold price
News that the Federal Reserve was tapering its bond buyback program was just the signal that gold bears were looking for.
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Aurcana tumbles as it closes the Shafter mine
Aurcana (TSXV: AUN; OTCQX: AUNFF) is taking its Shafter silver mine in Texas immediately offline due to declining silver prices.
Continental releases drill results, stays mum on artisanal situation
While it offered no update on the contentious removal of illegal miners from its flagship property, Continental Gold (TSX: CNL) released some promising drill results from the site.
Centamin depleting reserves at Sukari
Centamin’s (TSX: CEE) recent acquisition attempt on Australian junior Ampella Mining (ASX: AMX) has been given more context with the release of the latest reserve estimate from its flagship Sukari gold mine in Egypt.
Short Position Report
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Metals, mining and money markets
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Letter to the editor: A little help
Thank you for The Northern Miner. I enjoy it very much. I turned 101 on Sept. 19 and am very active, and like to keep up on what’s happening in our world.
Commentary: Nickel market may be missing the bigger picture, Roskill says
With 2014 approaching, the nickel market is looking to Indonesia. At the beginning of December, the Indonesian government signalled that it would implement a ban on unprocessed mineral ores. In an edited press release, London-based Roskill…
Editorial: A year to endure – the top stories of 2013
For miners, the only dispute about 2013 was whether it was the worst year since 2008, 2000 or even going back decades. If the mood was glum, there was at least no shortage of news to spice up the year. Here are our picks for the biggest stories…
Primero bids for Brigus Gold
VANCOUVER — It’s been just over two years since gold producer Primero Mining (TSX: P; NYSE: PPP) was outbid for the Young–Davidson gold mine in Ontario by AuRico Gold (TSX: AUG, NYSE: AUQ), but the company…
TSX Venture Exchange, Dec. 9-13
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index declined for a second straight week during the trading sessions, with a sell-off heading into the holiday season resulting in a 2.4%, or 22.18-point loss, en route to a 894.47-point close. Word on the…
U.S. markets, Dec. 9-13
U.S. markets took a hit during the week, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling 264.84 points, or 1.6% to 15,755.36. The broader S&P 500 Index tumbled nearly 30 points to 1,775.32. The Nasdaq Composite Index slipped 61.54 points to…