Newmont still volume leader
The New York Stock Exchange finished in positive territory over the report period Nov. 14-20, adding 150.43 points to close at 9,901.38.Like last week, the big newsmaker was Newmont Mining, which was …
Barrick Gold Corporation
Munk, James to enter Canadian Mining Hall of Fame
Peter Munk and William James, two of the most recognized names in mining, will be inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame.Both men will become members in recognition of their contributions to h…
Newmont jumps in
Applying a new twist to industry consolidation, Newmont Mining (NEM-N) has announced its intention to acquire Normandy Mining (NDY-T) and Franco-Nevada Mining (FN-T) to create the world’s large…
Geologists discuss new technology
The next meeting of the Toronto Geological Discussion Group will examine the merits of 3-D Quest, a technology designed to reduce risks associated with exploration drilling.Robert Gordon, manager of g…
Franco, Normandy rise on Newmont bid
Gold prices experienced two mini-rallies during the Nov. 7-13 trading period before settling down to a trading range of US$277-278 per oz.The first spike came on the morning of Nov. 12 following the c…
Silver Standard active in Argentina
Vancouver — Junior Silver Standard Resources (SSO-V) reports impressive results from infill and exploration drilling at the Manantial Espejo silver-gold project in Argentina’s Santa Cruz province.So …
Northern Miner Indices (November 19, 2001)
NORTH AMERICAN MINING INDEXCompanyTickerWeight (%)Barrick GoldABX-T18.7FalconbridgeFL-T5.9Franco-Nevada MiningFN-T6.5Freeport McMoRan Cop’r BFCX-N5.3Homestake MiningHM-N6.4IncoN-T9.4Newm…
Northern Miner Indices (November 12, 2001)
NORTH AMERICAN MINING INDEXCompanyTickerWeight (%)Barrick GoldABX-T18.7FalconbridgeFL-T5.9Franco-Nevada MiningFN-T6.5Freeport McMoRan Cop’r BFCX-N5.3Homestake MiningHM-N6.4IncoN-T9.4Newm…
Weaker US dollar to benefit gold
Gold will remain a financial refuge in these uncertain times and the year-old bull run in gold equities has not yet reached its peak, according to an October 15th report by HSBC.The document, compiled…
Bull run continues in gold stocks
Gold settled into a new, higher trading range of US$278-280 per oz. during the Oct. 31-Nov. 6 trading period, as the U.S. dollar showed some weakness in the face of widespread layoffs and slowing indu…
Getchell drags down Placer (November 05, 2001)
Vancouver — A US$292-million writedown on the Getchell mine, near Winnemucca, Nev., pushed North America’s fourth-largest gold miner deep into the red during the third quarter.The one-time charge cau…
Barrick earnings slip
Lower production and higher costs combined to reduce third-quarter earnings for Barrick Gold (ABX-T).Net earnings topped US$66 million (or 17 per share) in the three months ended Sept. 30, US$20 mill…