All eyes on nickel
Broadly speaking, metals markets slipped during the Feb. 19-23 report period as market-watchers saw an end to the quiet, range-bound trading that prevailed during the previous two weeks.The cause of t…
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Geomaque eyes Marathon deposit in Ontario
Geomaque Explorations (GEO-T), best known for its open-pit gold mines in Latin America, is trying its hand at a polymetallic surface deposit in northern Ontario.Polymet Mining (POM-V), which remains f…
Weda Bay develops nickel laterite project
Having delineated a sizable nickel-laterite resource on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, junior Weda Bay Minerals (WDA-T) is now studying the feasibility of developing an open-pit nickel-cobalt min…
Positive sentiments return to zinc
The report period Oct. 30-Nov. 3 was an encouraging one for base metals markets, with signs of stability returning after recent large losses. Although copper, aluminum and tin registered further small…
Jittery western market loses ground
Vancouver — Canada’s junior exchange posted losses on all fronts during the report period ended Oct. 31. The Canadian Venture Exchange composite index dropped 66.57 points, or 2%, to finish the week …
Correction (October 30, 2000)
In our report on Anaconda Nickel’s Murrin Murrin project in Australia (T.N.M. Oct. 9/00), mine geologist Tim Markwell was incorrectly identified as Tim Blackwell.
MEETINGS (October 16, 2000)
Oct. 16 Gossan — annual, general; 10 a.m., Sheraton Winnipeg Hotel, 161 Donald St., WinnipegOct. 16 Landis — annual, specialOct. 16 Redaurum — annualOct. 17 Big Blackfoot…
MEETINGS (October 09, 2000)
Oct. 11 Hucamp — annual, specialOct. 11 Kelnick — annual, special; 4 p.m., Ste. 5800, Scotia Plaza, 40 King St. W., TorontoOct. 11 New Coast Silver — annual, general; 10 a.m., 1650-118…
New mine propels Antofagasta
Higher copper prices and the commissioning of the Los Pelambres mine in Chile have transformed London-based Antofagasta (ANFGF-O) into a low-cost producer.Los Pelambres, which entered production late …
Inca Pacific, partner explore in shadow of Antamina
Promotion is an undercurrent of the mining business, and companies often boast that their project has geological similarities to the world-class one down the road or over the hill. To some degree, thi…
Analysts peek into future during tour of nickel laterites Investment Commentary
The future of Canada’s two leading nickel producers appears to be waiting on a South Sea island, where the red carpet is being rolled out by government officials and aboriginal groups anxious to make …
CDNX sings summertime blues
Canada’s junior exchange lost ground over the report period ended July 11, with all indices lingering in negative territory. The Canadian Venture Exchange index dropped 99.38 points, or 2.8%, and clos…