The Northern Miner — Small Producers Index (September 25, 2000)
50.78 (-2.70)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…
News
F.P.O. Trans Hex launches global search for gems
Alluvial and marine diamond projects may not garner as much attention as primary ones, but their promise of higher quality gems has attracted a devout few, including Trans Hex International (THI-V).Si…
Wayside tables bonanza grades
The latest assay results from ongoing drilling by International Wayside Gold Mines (IWA-V) at its Bonanza Ledge discovery in north-central British Columbia have returned high-grade values over a strik…
Stillwater plans to boost output
A new 3-year operating plan is expected to help Stillwater Mining (SWC-X) expand production at its namesake platinum-palladium mine in southwestern Montana.The plan is designed to boost throughput fro…
Spot Prices Wed. September 20, 2000
Precious MetalsPrice (US$/oz.)ChangeGold$271.10-$1.70Silver$ 4.86-$0.02…
Northern Miner Indices (September 25, 2000)
NORTH AMERICAN MINING INDEXCompanyTickerWeight (%)Barrick GoldABX-T22.7…
Diamond forums promise to be real gems
Diamond enthusiasts in Toronto and Vancouver will be treated to industry forums in their respective cities during October.The Toronto Geological Discussion Group has a full slate of speakers scheduled…
Drills hit at Machacala
The first eight holes drilled by Gold Hawk Resources (CGK-M) at the Machacala property in northwestern Peru have returned encouraging results.One hole drilled on the 2-km-long Casa de Fuerza vein inte…
Metal Prices (September 25, 2000)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)DateSept. 19Sept. 18Sep. 15Sept.
Coeur stakes new ground
Coeur d’Alene Mines (CDE-N) will explore the Wonder silver-gold property in north-central Nevada.The company is required to spend at least US$1.25 million on the property over five years, and it can b…
Harper gets year, $4m fine
Former Golden Rule Resources (GNU-T) president Glen Harper, convicted in mid-July of two counts of insider trading in the company, has been sentenced to a year in jail and a fine just under $4 million…
Yellow metal battered by British auction
The Sept. 13-19 report period saw another 25 tonnes of gold pour into the market from the Bank of England. The anticipated auction was oversubscribed by a rate of 2.6 times; however, this had little a…