Burkina Faso lures majors, juniors alike
A 3-day mining conference held recently in Burkina Faso provided ample proof that interest in the West African nation’s mineral potential is on the rise.Titled “Promin 98,” the event attracted 500 att…
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EXPLORATION — Argentina Gold aims to expand Veladero project
Drilling is intensifying at the Veladero gold-silver property, which represents the crown jewel in Argentina Gold’s (ARP-V) extensive portfolio of properties in this South American country.The project…
EXPLORATION — Pogo adds fuel to Alaskan exploration boom
Alaska is enjoying an unheralded exploration boom, partly fueled by the discovery of the high-grade Pogo gold deposit, which has captured the imagination of both juniors and seniors alike. Since the b…
EXPLORATION – Bargains to be found in Western Pacific — Teck, Madison among most active companies in region
The combination of depressed metal prices, devalued currencies and the lingering impact of the Bre-X debacle is turning the Western Pacific region into a storehouse of bargains for mining companies.Th…
EXPLORATION — Samira drilling exceeds expectations
Stepout drilling at the advanced Samira gold project in Niger has extended the Main zone another 50 metres along strike.Etruscan Resources (EET-T), which owns a 90% interest in the project, says each …
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS – EASTERN MARKETS — TSE rallies while producers ride out rough week
Investor optimism continued on the Toronto Stock Exchange, with the broad market jumping 232.49 points during the Nov. 18-24 report period, to end at 6,570.27.The TSE’s precious metals and minerals su…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — EASTERN MARKETS — TSE rebounds while producers have mixed week
Over the report period ended Nov. 17, the Toronto Stock Exchange 300 index overcame losses incurred in the previous week, with the broad market rising 1.3% to end the period at 6,337.78The TSE’s preci…
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — WESTERN MARKETS — Madison, Redwood bright spots in glum market
The Vancouver Stock Exchange composite index dropped 4.12 points, or 1%, to close the Nov. 11-17 report period at 401.03. The mining index slipped below the 300 mark, falling 7.57 points, or 2.5%, to …
MINING MARKETS & INVESTMENT NEWS — EASTERN MARKETS — Producers keep TSE buoyant, Barrick continues upward climb
Resource stocks enjoyed a robust period of trading during the report period Nov. 4-10, with both mining groups showing substantial gains. The Toronto Stock Exchange precious minerals and metals sub-in…
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Placer Dome bucks trend by posting strong earnings — Cortez, Granny Smith mines among most impressive performers
Sustained cost reduction, higher gold production and strong hedging revenues resulted in a strong third quarter for Placer Dome (PDG-T).Net earnings for the three months ended Sept. 30 were US$33 mill…