Odds ‘n’ sods: Vancouver’s last ‘think tank’ on their thoughts of The Jolly Taxpayer
VANCOUVER — If there’s one way to spark the interest of a geologist in downtown Vancouver, just mention “The Jolly Taxpayer,” and their eyes will light right up.
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TSX slumps, June 8-12
Renewed concerns over a potential Greek debt default and its effect on the euro pushed down Canada’s benchmark index. The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 1.4% to 14,741.15. The S&P/TSX Global Gold Index dropped 3.2% to end at 154.27…
Shining a spotlight on women in mining
As a lawyer with over 20 years of experience in corporate law and as general counsel for an investment firm, Lisa Davis was used to working with more men than women. But it wasn’t until five years ago when she joined PearTree Securities…
Evrim sees opportunity amid struggling markets
VANCOUVER — For project generator Evrim Resources (TSXV: EVM; US-OTC: EMRRF) the ongoing down swing in commodity markets provides an opportunity to pick up previously unobtainable projects with promising exploration histories.
US stocks stumble, June 1-5
U.S. equities fell on the back of a strong jobs report that showed an improvement in the economy, increasing the chances that the Federal Reserve would hike interest rates in September. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 0.9% to…
TSX Venture drops, June 1-5
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index succumbed to falling commodity futures and global macroeconomic uncertainty during the trading period, dropping 2.60 points before closing at 689.85 points.
Letter to the editor: Daughters – Avoid mining or geology as a career
As a woman geologist for the last 25 years, I am writing in response to the commentary “Gender diversity and ‘Women Who Rock’” (T.N.M., May 18–24, 2015). I know some of the women in the Women in Mining (WIM) group…
Hard Hats & High Heels leaves a lasting impression
Innovative. Inspiring. Fun. That’s what the Hard Hats & High Heels fashion show and panel presentation was all about. Organized by Women Who Rock (WWR) and the Canadian Arts & Fashion Awards (CAFA), the cross-sector collaboration…
China’s CNNC eyes Canadian uranium projects
China is becoming more active on the uranium front, with a state-owned nuclear giant eyeing international uranium projects after acquiring a share in French nuclear firm Areva.
Trevali advances Caribou as Santander delivers the goods
VANCOUVER — Emerging producer Trevali Mining (TSX: TV; US-OTC: TREVF) is a preferred zinc play amongst analysts, and its performance over the first five months of 2015 have gone a long way in solidifying that reputation. The company…
TSX closes in the red, May 25-29
Concerns of a shrinking economy drove Canada’s main stock index down 1.2% to close at 15,014.09. The S&P/TSX Capped Diversified Metals & Mining Index decreased 2.7% to 727.52, and the S&P/TSX Global Mining Index retreated 1.7%…
TSX Venture drops, May 25-29
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index lost ground, dropping 1.6%, or 11.03 points, before finishing at 692.45 points. The performance followed poor first-quarter results from the U.S. and Canadian economies, which both contracted over the…