Golds caught by rising greenback
U.S. equity markets were lower over the report period Jan. 18-25, mainly forced lower by poor earnings news. The S&P-500 index was down 2.3% of value, at 1,168.41 points.
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Etruscan advances Youga gold project
With its 40%-owned Samira Hill gold mine up and running in neighbouring Niger,
Miners recover
United States stock markets drifted marginally lower over the report period Jan. 5-11, with the S&P 500 index down 5.06 points at 1,182.99.
Etruscan advances Youga
With its 40%-owned Samira Hill gold mine up and running in neighbouring Niger, Etruscan Resources (EET-T) is free t…
Base metals leave golds behind
U.S. stock markets were quiet during the report period Dec. 15-21, rising only slightly. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 82.98 points to 10,759.43.
Gateway goes deep at Big Springs
Wild Horse, Nev. — With gold prices heading higher and showing no signs of stopping anytime soon, Nevada is enjoying a third wave of gold exploration across the northern reaches of the state.
Alaska exploration firing on all cylinders
Fairbanks, Alaska — This year’s exploration activity in Alaska will likely exceed that of the last few years combined, as companies continue to be spurred into action by the recent surge in metal prices, especially gold.
Golds sag despite rising bullion
U.S. stock markets finished little-changed over the report period Nov. 17-23 despite a selloff on Nov. 19 following comments by Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan on how the U.S. current account deficit might depress the value of the greenbac…
Markets up, miners follow
A quarter-point move in U.S. interest rates didn’t dampen enthusiasm on Wall Street in the reporting period Nov. 10-16. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, at 10,487.65, and the S&P 500, at 1,175.43, were both about 1% higher after generally buoyant…
Vote sparks markets
A strong rally on the Thursday following the U.S. election took American equity markets higher during the reporting period Nov. 3-9, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 3.5% to finish at 10,386.37 and the S&P 500 index up 3% at 1,164.08.
Metals bounce back
Despite a tough weekend, U.S. equity markets were little-changed over the report period Oct. 20-26. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 9.14 points at 9,888.48 and the S&P 500 rose 7.86 points to 1,111.09.
Miners a haven in weak market
U.S. stock markets turned downward in the report period Sept. 22-28 amid generally gloomy news on consumer spending and durable goods orders, and on a further decline in leading economic indicators. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was off 1.6% at…