Mining sector shines as CDNX slumps
Vancouver — Mining stocks were the only bright spots on Canada’s junior exchange as all other sectors slid into negative territory. The Canadian Venture Exchange composite index lost 10.28 points, or…
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All’s well on the western front
Vancover — All indices on Canada’s junior market, now a wholly owned subsidiary of the Toronto stock exchange, continued to post gains during the report period ended May 29. The TSE’s recent, $50-mil…
Partners plan drilling
A budget of $4.8 million has been approved by the Fort la Corne joint-venture partners for further drilling and evaluation of three kimberlite bodies at the Saskatchewan project.Partners De Beers Ca…
More stones at Fort la Corne
Based on results from last year’s bulk-sampling of two kimberlites at the Fort la Corne project in Saskatchewan, partners Kensington Resources (KRT-V) and De Beers Consolidated Mines (DBRSY-Q) are c…
Saskatchewan kimberlites yield low grade
Bulk sampling has confirmed the low grade of two promising kimberlites at the Fort la Corne joint venture in Saskatchewan.Pipes 122 and 141 were targeted for additional sampling, the objective being…
CDNX continues slide into bear territory
WESTERN MARKETVancouver — Canada’s junior exchange posted losses on all fronts during the report period ended March 20. The composite index of the Canadian Venture Exchange dropped 63.66 points, or 2…
Market mayhem misses CDNX
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange managed to survive the recent market meltdown with relatively minor damage. The oil-and-gas and mining indices managed to stay in positive territory while tech st…
CDNX continues upswing (March 12, 2001)
Vancouver — The mining index took centre stage on Canada’s junior exchange during the report period ended March 6 as it broke through the 6,000 mark. The Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) composite in…
CDNX slides into bear territory
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange saw losses on all indices except oil and gas during the report period ended Feb. 27. The Canadian Venture Exchange dropped 48.04, or 1.5%, to finish the week at 3…
CDNX catches breath after bull run
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange lost ground over the week ended Feb. 13 as a modest gain in the oil and gas index failed to offset a downturn in the tech sector. The Canadian Venture Exchange lo…
CDNX continues upswing (February 12, 2001)
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange continued its bull run, posting modest gains on all indicies during the report period ended Feb. 6. The Canadian Venture Exchange composite index added 49.66 poin…
Juniors persevere in search for prairie diamonds
Although diamond exploration in Saskatchewan never attracted the amount of attention it did in Alberta, a handful of companies are determined to continue the search.Saskatoon-based Shore Gold (SGF-V) …