A.M. Castle & Co. acquires Metals UK Group
Specialty metal and plastic distributor A.M. Castle & Co. (CAS-N) has acquired the outstanding shares of Metals UK Group, which also distributes metals.
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SUPPLIERS NEWS (February 18, 2008)
Australia-based mineral analysis company Intellection has merged with Welsh geoscience firm X-Ray Mineral Services (XMS).
Diamond Trading Co. opens distribution channels
Diamond Trading Co. (DTC), the distribution arm of De Beers’ has announced changes to its distribution plan.
Study extends life of Canadian Royalties project
The mine life for Canadian Royalties’ (CZZ-T, CRYAF-O) Nunavik Nickel project could be doubled to 18 years by mining the Mequillon deposit, a preliminary economic assessment says.
CNQ TRADING — Feb. 5-11, 2008
( 100s) WEEK 12- MONTH STOCK TICKER VOLUME HIGH LOW LAST CHANGE HIGH LOW Alliance Mining AMCL 330 0.15 0.12 0.12 0.00 0.23 0.09 Avanti Mining AVMI 1520 …
LENDING RATES (February 18, 2008)
as of 9 a. m. ET, Feb. 12, 2008 (%) Bank of Canada 4.25 Target overnight rate 4.00 Canadian Prime 5.75 U. S. Discount Primary 3.50 U. S. Fed Funds market rate 3.00 U. S. Prime …
EXCHANGE RATES (February 18, 2008)
CANADIAN/ U. S. EXCHANGE ( Bank of Canada noon rate) Date Feb. 11 Feb. 8 Feb. 7 Feb. 6 Feb. 5 US$ in C$ 1.0017 0.9910 1.0115 1.0026 1.0043 C$ in US$ 0.9983 1.0091 0.988…
OMA to hold seminar on new WSIB rules
The Ontario Mining Association (OMA) is holding a seminar to introduce employees and employers alike to changes in Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) policies.
NEW HORIZONS (February 18, 2008)
The U.S. Geological Survey has announced the 2008 recipients of the Mineral Resources External Research Program grant.
Tamerlane soars on Pine Point high-grade
VANCOUVER–Shares of Tamer-lane Ventures (TAM-V, TMLVF-O) posted a 93% gain on strong volume in recent trading, closing up 42 to 87 apiece on a high-grade lead-zinc intercept from its Pine Point pro…
DIVIDENDS (February 18, 2008)
Note: Royal Gold will pay $1.93 per sh on 7.25% man conv pr stk on Feb 15, rec Feb 1. Xstrata Canada will pay $0.2863 for pr sh series 3…
INTERNATIONAL QUOTES (February 18, 2008)
Australia ( A$) Feb 12 Feb 5 Change Bendigo Mining 0.35 0.34 0.01 Centamin Egypt 1.57 1.45 0.12 Emperor Mines 0.06 0.06 0.00 Kingsgate Cons. 4.05 4.27 – 0.22 Li…