Daily Metal Prices (April 19, 2004)
BASE METALS (London Metal Exchange — Midday official cash/3-month prices, US$ per tonne)…
2004
SMC Gold buys miner
Queensland, Australia-based
Sparton at Sierra Rosario
Steady profits for Rio Narcea
Royal Gold, Capital Gold part ways
The period ended April 13 was punctuated by the mutually agreed-upon cancellation of a tentative deal that would have seen
Northern Lion roars with Finnish drill results (April 19, 2004)
Vancouver —
Tajik tempest
The week just past witnessed a trading halt in Gulf International Minerals, owner of a 49% interest in a small gold- and silver-producing operation in Tajikistan. The trading halt, imposed by Toronto Stock Exchange regulators, was lifted after the…
Miners die in Siberian coal mine
Forty-six miners have died following a methane blast that destroyed a coal mine in Siberia.
New mining game hits market
Ever wanted to be a mining tycoon exploring Africa for the next Obuasi? Perhaps you already are, but for others, the next best thing may be Explorium, a new board game from New York, N.Y.-based 49th West Games.
The Northern Miner Indices (April 19, 2004)
North American Mining: 104.90 (-6.14)…
QGX proves up Golden Hills project
Results from eight holes drilled on
Sustainable development works
Many people think sustainable development is about making choices. And they are right. But many are mistaken about the kinds of choices involved.