Editorial: The year’s most shocking moments
As 2005 grinds to a close, few in the mining industry could say they were surprised by the business’ strong fundame…
Inco Limited
Falco ponies up for Koniambo
With a yearend deadline looming ever larger, Falconbridge (FAL.LV-T, FAL-N) has agreed to solely finance developmen…
All eyes on class action suit against Inco
In what is being described as a precedent-setting decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has certified a class-action lawsuit against nickel miner and producer
Class Action against Inco has all eyes watching
In what is being described as a precedent-setting decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has certified a class-actio…
TSX basks in golden glow
After some earlier profit-taking, Toronto stocks resumed their ascent to end the Nov. 15-21 report period 132.62 points better at 10,817.34. The country’s gold miners enjoyed a boost as the yellow met…
Dreaming big pays off for First Nickel CEO
Elizabeth Kirkwood found her inspiration to succeed early in life….
Canico finds new CVRD bid less hostile (November 21, 2005)
Metals gain in firming market
An end-of-week rally saved the Toronto stock market from posting a loss during the reporting period Nov. 8-14. A broad-based recovery brought the TSX Composite Index back to 10,684.72, for a net gain…
First Nickel considers shaft extensions
Sudbury, Ont. — It’s a long, circuitous journey along the ramp that leads from the bottom of the Lockerby shaft at 1,300 metres underground to the production level at 1,900 metres — and not the most…
Voisey’s Bay concentrate takes maiden voyage
A ship bound for the Port of Quebec will leave Edward’s Cove in northern Labrador this month carrying the first load of concentrate from the Voisey’s Bay nickel mine. The maiden voyage is yet another…
Canico finds new CVRD bid less hostile (November 11, 2005)
Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (RIO-N) has upped its offer for nickel developer Canico Resources (CNI-T) and Canico’s b…
Energy and metals to outperform in Q4
Commodity markets have performed largely in line with our expectations: Crude oil prices have held up well above US$60 per barrel, while natural gas and oil products have seen the largest price gains…