Silver

TSX edges lower, Oct. 23-29

The S&P/TSX Composite Index finished in negative territory, losing 0.6% to end at 13,791.88 points. The S&P/TSX Capped Diversified Metals & Mining Index dropped 10.6% to 411.68. The S&P/TSX Global Gold Index retreated 1.8% to…


US equities rise, Oct.19-22

U.S. stocks climbed on the back of strong housing figures for September; better-than-expected earnings from major companies like eBay, Microsoft and Amazon; and signs that the European Central Bank would consider more stimulus measures to boost…





US stocks rise, Oct. 2-8

U.S. equities advanced, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 4.8% to 17,050.75. The S&P 500 Index advanced 4.7% to 2,103.43 for its highest level in seven weeks. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 4% to 4,810.79. The spot price for gold…


Golden Arrow may point to more ore for Silver Standard

Silver Standard Resources’ (TSX: SSO; NASDAQ: SSRI) Pirquitas silver mine in northern Argentina’s Jujuy province is 35 km from Golden Arrow Resources’ (TSXV: GRG) wholly owned Chinchillas silver-lead-zinc project, and the…


TSX moves up, Sept.14-18

Canada’s benchmark index gained ground during the week, adding 185.33 points, or 1.4%, to close at 13,646.80 points, as investors took in the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates near zero. 


Drillers at Agnico Eagle Mines' El Barqueo gold project in Mexico. Source: Agnico Eagle Mines

Agnico Eagle has 10 rigs turning at El Barqueo

Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM; NYSE: AEM) says the El Barqueno gold project in Mexico could become a heap-leach operation similar to its La India gold mine and the stand-alone Creston Mascota pit, near its Pinos Altos gold mine. 


Just over the ridge lie the processing facilities for Pan American Silver's La Colorada mine, located in the state of Zacatecas. Source: Pan American Silver

Pan American Silver expands Mexico operations

At a time when lower commodity prices are fuelling cost-cutting and restructuring plans across the mining sector, Pan American Silver (TSX: PAA; NASDAQ: PAAS) is pushing ahead with expansion projects at two of its three mines in Mexico, and…


Argonaut Gold's El Castillo gold mine in Mexico, 100 km north of the city of Durango, where the company has spent US$16 million so far this year. Source: Argonaut Gold

Argonaut aims to balance expansion, cost control

VANCOUVER — Argonaut Gold (TSX: AR; US-OTC: ARNGF) is walking a fine line by expanding its gold and silver production while controlling operating costs to maximize its free cash flow. The company’s long-term goal is to boost…



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