Positive Scoping Study For Kuriskova
A preliminary assessment of Tournigan Energy’s (TVC-V, TVCFF-O) Kuriskova uranium deposit in Slovakia calculates a payback within roughly one-third of the projected mine life and production costs subs…
News
Livengood Resource Tops 10 Million Oz. Gold
VANCOUVER — A winter drill program at International Tower Hill Mines’ (ITH-V, THM-X) Livengood project in Alaska has boosted the gold count in the deposit’s highgrade core by 20%.
Ontario’s Mining Act Amendments: Consultation — Whose Duty?
Previously in The Northern Miner, ( T. N. M., May 25-31/09), I wrote about the aboriginal consultation provisions of Bill 173, the Mining Amendment Act, reminding the industry that although a quick re…
Teck Lets The Dragon In The Door
The last trading week of the second quarter of 2009 brought an end to the worst first half of the year for miners since 2002, though the signs of continued recovery point to a brighter second half and…
Uranium On The Up Trend In Namibia
VANCOUVER — Rio Tinto’s (RTP-N, RIO-L) Rossing mine in Namibia already produces roughly 8% of the world’s annual supply of uranium. Now the country looks set to increase its presence on the uranium m…
Capital Gold Posts Solid Quarterly Results
The last time junior gold producer Capital Gold (CGC-T, CGLD-O) was in the news was in late March, when its board of directors decided not to go through with a proposed merger with Gammon Gold (GAM-T,…
Jinshan Gets US$31M Loan From China National Gold
Having China’s largest state-owned gold producer in its corner is starting to pay big dividends for Jinshan Gold Mines (JIN-T, JINFF-O).
People (July 13, 2009)
Alcoa — Kevin Kramer appointed president of growth initiatives; Tim Myers appointed president of Alcoa Wheel and Transportation products.
U.S. Markets June 30-July 6
As second-quarter earnings season approaches, investors have begun questioning whether recent gains in the stock market are sustainable. As such, the Fourth of July holiday-shortened reporting period …
Toronto Stock Exchange June 30-July 6
After rebounding in the previous period, the S&P/TSX Composite index fell back into its prior downward trend, retreating nearly 450 points to finish the June 30-July 6 period at 10,027.
TSX Venture Exchange June 30 – July 6
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite index mirrored shaky markets around the world during the June 30-July 6 reporting period, losing 40.93 points to close at 1,064.63. Daily trading volumes remained sub…
Lme Warehouse Levels (July 13, 2009)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, July 7, 2009 (change from June 30 in brackets):