TSE Shorts (April 15, 2002)
Short positions outstanding at March 31, 2002Larger individual positions includeAgnico-Eagle 4,206,836 up 1,024,854; Alcan 839,999 down 529,538; Ashton Mining 779,428 up 287,918;…
2002
Sultan confirms continuity at Kena (April 15, 2002)
Vancouver — Drilling by Sultan Minerals (SUL-V) at the Kena property in southeastern British Columbia has confirmed the presence of high-grade mineralization in the Gold Mountain zone.The program con…
De Beers denies hidden agenda
De Beers is defending itself against allegations of monopolistic behaviour toward a black empowerment group.The major’s relationship with New Diamond Corp. (NDC) came into question after the Johannesb…
LME Warehouse Levels (April 15, 2002)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, April 9 (change from April 2 in brackets):MetalStock (tonnes)ChangeAluminium1042825(+…
AIM steps up marketing drive in Canada
Fresh from a marketing coup in Australia, representatives of the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM) are wooing Canadian juniors that might benefit from a London listing.AIM is…
CDNX slumps on low volume
Vancouver — The trading volume of Canada’s junior exchange fell to levels not seen since January during the report period ended April 9, as investors found little reason to buy stocks. The Standard &…
Daily Metal Prices (April 15, 2002)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)DateApril 9April 8April 5April 4April 3Aluminium1353.50…
Exchange Rates (April 15, 2002)
CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate)DateApril 9April 8April 5April 4April 3US$ in C$1.59681.59411.59…
MOST ACTIVE ISSUES, APRIL 3 – APRIL 9
ExchgVol(000s)HighLowCloseChangeAlcoa*N1677938.1536.0537.38-0.53…
Saskatoon to host meeting
“Saskatoon 2002,” the joint annual meeting of the Geological Association of Canada and the Mineralogical Association of Canada, will be held May 27-29 at the University of Saskatchewan.Hosted by the u…
Canadian Stock Exchange Indices (April 15, 2002)
DateApril 9April 8April 5April 4April 3HighLowTSE 3007722.117747.557782.117784.527842.32…
The Northern Miner — North American Mining Index (April 15, 2002)
81.87 (-4.45)(Sept. 30/98 = 100)…