Investors turn to gold
The phones have been ringing off the hook at Blanchard & Co., the biggest bullion dealer in the United States as in…
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Gammon improves its numbers; lists on NYSE
The evolution of Gammon Gold (GAM-T, GRS-X) from a small junior exploration company to a mid-tier gold and silver…
Alexis extends gold zones at Lac Herbin
Vancouver — With five drills operating at its Lac Herbin gold mine, 8 km southeast of Rouyn- Noranda, Que., Alexis Minerals (AMC-t) continues to extend the mine’s key S3 zone.
Aurizon adding production
Vancouver — Calculated risk has been Aurizon Mines’ (ARZ-T, AZK-x) secret to success. For president and CEO David Hall, the gamble was putting together an experienced team in 2003 — before the price…
Nyah discovers new zones at Agnew Lake North
Having completed a 3,500-metre, 11-hole drill program on its 100%- owned Agnew Lake North uranium project, about 40 km west of Sudbury, Ont., Nyah Resources (NRU-v) has concluded that favourable geolo…
More trouble for Cameco at Port Hope (September 29, 2008)
Cameco (CCO-T, CCJ-n) has been given the green light to restart operations at its Port Hope uranium hexafluoride conversion plant — which was shut down in July 2007 when contaminated soil was found b…
Aura’s Aranzazu proves its strength
Vancouver — Aura Minerals (ORA-T, ORAUF-o) took over the Aranzazu mine in Zacatecas state, Mexico, three months ago. Now the final set of assay results from the previous owner’s 40,000-metre drill pr…
Editorial: Toil and trouble (September 29, 2008)
The week ended Sept. 20, the 38th trading week of 2008, was one for the financial history books. Even veteran market participants have been taken aback by the swift collapse of the U. S. subprime mort…
US Treasury secretary’s prescription for an ailing market
COMMENTARY — The following is a statement made by U. S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson Jr. in Washington, D. C., on Sept. 19 with respect to the crisis in the…
Bateman appointed engineer for Poseidon’s Windarra
Amsterdam-based consulting company Bateman Engineering has been contracted to produce prefeasibility work for Poseidon Nickel’s (PSDNF-O, POS-a) Windarra nickel project, 17 km northwest of Laverton, i…
TSX SHORT POSITIONS (September 29, 2008)
Short positions outstanding at Aug. 31/08 (with changes from Aug. 15/08).
CANADIAN GOLD MUTUAL FUNDS (September 29, 2008)
as of Sept. 8/08