U.S. MARKETS — Gold continues rise
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 125.06 points, or 1.2%, during the report period ended Oct. 5 to close at 10,400.59.Gold miners were mixed as the metal continued its bumpy rise. Spot prices o…
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — U.S. MARKETS — Dow edges down, metals steady
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 123.8 points to 10,910.33 during the report period ended Sept. 14. Metal prices held steady.Gold hovered at US$256.70 per oz. on the Comex division of the New …
Companies (September 20, 1999)
Apex Silver MinesAquest MineralsAsarcoBarrick GoldBolivar GoldfieldsCambiorCamnor ResourcesCathedral GoldCoeur d’Alene MinesComincoConsolidated Puma MineralsCyprus Amax MineralsDiadem Reso…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — Investment Commentary — Rio Tinto shareholders told it’s time to take profits
European investment houses T. Hoare Canaccord and Paribas have both rated shares of Rio Tinto (RTP-N) a “sell,” following the company’s release of mid-year production and earnings figures.London-based…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — U.S MARKETS — Copper prices pull producers higher
The Dow Jones industrial average climbed 204.85 points, or 1.9%, to close at 11,034.13 for the report period ended Sept. 7.Copper miners led the charge as the price of the red metal on the Comex divis…
MINING MARKET & INVESTMENT NEWS — U.S. MARKETS — Miners mixed as metal prices rise
The Dow Jones industrial average came off its high with four consecutive days of losses amid further fears about interest rates. The market was down 454.02 points, or 4%, to close at 10,829.28 for the…
Companies (August 30, 1999)
Aber ResourcesAlta GoldAsarcoAthlone MineralsAthlone ResourcesBarrick GoldBroken Hill ProprietaryCambiorChesbar ResourcesCoeur d’Alene MinesCorner Bay MineralsCyprus Amax MineralsDia Met MineralsEldor…
Higher output propels Freeport
Higher production and sales resulted in a second-quarter profit for Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX-N).The company earned US$19 million (or 12 cents per share) during the 3-month period ended June…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — U.S. Markets — Aluminum dominates trading
The Dow Jones industrial average jumped 461.93 points, or 4.3%, during the report period ended Aug. 17 at 11,117.08, again climbing toward an all-time high.Aluminum took the spotlight as industry lead…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — U.S. MARKETS — Improving metals help producers
The Dow Jones industrial average slipped 22.16 points, or 0.2%, to finish the report period Aug. 4-11 at 10,655.15.Mining issues inched upward on improving commodity prices. Gold was up to US$258.70 p…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — U.S. MARKETS — Dow, metals hold steady
The Dow Jones industrial average sustained a minor loss for the report period ended July 27, falling 17.06 points, or 0.2%, to close at 10,979.06.Mining issues were mixed heading into quarterly earnin…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — WESTERN MARKETS — Weak gold pounds producers
The Dow Jones Industrial average slumped 178.89 points for the report period ended July 20, closing at 10,996.13.Falling gold prices continued to pummel producers as copper markets mulled the signific…