SouthernEra expands presence in Bushveld
SouthernEra Resources (SUF-T) and its South African-based partner, Mvelaphanda Resources, are preparing to explore three platinum group metals properties in the Bushveld igneous complex.Dubbed Rooibok…
2002
Knife fight heads to court
Unable to come to terms with the Canadian exploration division of De Beers over the signing of a joint-venture agreement concerning the Knife Lake project in Nunavut, Rhonda (RDM-V) has ended discussi…
Burton named new WGC chief
James Burton will replace Haruko Fukuda as chief executive officer of the London-based World Gold Council. Currently, Burton is CEO of the California Public Employees Retirement System.Burton took ove…
De Beers confirms commitment to Canada
Although its roots are in South Africa, De Beers believes the emphasis given to Canadian diamond exploration is fully justified. Last year, Canada accounted for 40% of the US$73 million the company sp…
Canadian Stock Exchange Indices (August 19, 2002)
DateAugust 13August 12August 9August 8August 7HighLowTSX Composite6528.986571.446645.926612.16…
Anglo American to pay for AIDS drugs
Anglo American says it will pay for antiretroviral drugs for employees suffering from HIV/AIDS.The program could cost as much as R16.8 million (US$1.6 million) in the first year. In addition to extend…
Partners cut more kimberlite at Tichegami (August 19, 2002)
Drilling by Pure Gold Minerals (PUG-T) has cut a second kimberlite body on the Tichegami project in Quebec’s Otish Mountains region.The discovery hole targeted a well-defined airborne and ground magne…
Lending Rates (August 19, 2002)
as of 4 pm ET, Aug. 13, 2002(%)Bank of Canada3.00Canadian Prime4.50U.S. Discount1.25U.S. Prime4.75LIBOR US$ 3-month1.73LIBOR US$ 6-month1.69LIBOR US$ 1-year1.74Gold lease 3-month0.28Gold leas…
Pacific Rim cuts high-grade at El Dorado (August 19, 2002)
Vancouver — Pacific Rim Mining (PMU-V) has cut high-grade gold at the El Dorado project in El Salvador.The announcement follows the receipt of assay results for the bottom 70 metres of hole P02-204, …
Gold price lifts majors
The U.S.-listed gold majors all posted strong gains over the report period ended Aug. 13 as gold prices jumped $8.45 to US$316.25 per oz.: Newmont Mining rose 95 to US$24.95; AngloGold added $1.17 to…
Imperial Metals cuts high grade at Sterling (August 19, 2002)
Vancouver — Imperial Metals (III-V) has released high-grade assay results from the first three holes drilled in a 6-hole program at the Sterling mine, near Beatty, Nev.The diamond drill program teste…
LME Warehouse Levels (August 19, 2002)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, August 13 (change from August 6 in brackets):MetalStock (tonnes)ChangeAluminium1297275…