Shares in Teck Resources (TSX: TCK.A, TCK.B) (NYSE:TCK) dropped on Monday by 1.08% as reactions poured in following an explosion at its Elkview coal mine, located near Sparwood, British Columbia.What the company dubbed as "a significant pressure event at the dryer" took place Wednesday afternoon in an area where coal is dried using a natural gas heating system. Interviewed by the Times Colonist, t...Read More
Finland's mining authority has granted Ireland's Karelian Diamond Resources (AIM: KDR) a four-year exploration claim in the Kaavi region, located in the eastern part of the country. This license provides the holder with an exclusive right to apply for a mining permit. The 28.84-hectare property is close to Karelian's Lahtojoki mining operation, which is en route to becoming the first diamond mine...Read More
Why gold, why nowGold is becoming more mainstream. Since 2001, investment demand for gold worldwide has grown 18% per year, on average. This has been driven in part by the advent of new ways to access the market, such as physical gold-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), but also by the expansion of the middle class in Asia, and a renewed focus on effective risk management following the 2008-2009...Read More
Sometimes it just takes the right product to drive a market.When it comes to electric vehicles, that bar has been set by Elon Musk.But even though he's sitting on top, he certainly wasn't the first.Back in the 1970s, the U.S. was immersed in an energy crisis, and the market was ripe for a better option.And a small company named Sebring-Vanguard offered up a solution in the form of its Citicar.Unfo...Read More
I won’t pretend that I particularly enjoy impromptu religious sermons in public places. But regardless of my personal feelings, I believe people have the right to free expression, including religion and speech.But live and let live is apparently not the philosophy of New Jersey cops. When they saw two people preaching on the property of the New Jersey Transit system, they had to step in. Th...Read More
I won’t pretend that I particularly enjoy impromptu religious sermons in public places. But regardless of my personal feelings, I believe people have the right to free expression, including religion and speech.But live and let live is apparently not the philosophy of New Jersey cops. When they saw two people preaching on the property of the New Jersey Transit system, they had to step in. Th...Read More
Think it's time for the rocking chair when you're in your 70s? Dakota Fred Hurt talks to us about the thrills and dangers of extreme mining on Gold Rush: White Water!Read full newsRead More
Working in the raw materials sector, there are always new skills one can obtain in order to increase your knowledge and add value to your role. Time is often a factor that holds you back from those new skills.As part of the EIT RawMaterials High Level Professional School, the Regional Centre Freiberg has developed Professional Short Courses with busy individuals like you in mind. They have devel...Read More
Filo Mining Corp. ('Filo Mining or the "Company") (TSX Venture:FIL) (Nasdaq First North:FIL) ('Filo Mining', 'Filo', or the 'Company'), reports that it has issued 6,000 common shares to Zebra Holdings and Investments S.a.r.l., in consideration of a previously announced US$2,000,000 credit facility, following acceptance of the transaction by the TSX Venture Exchan...Read More
Golden Predator Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:GPY) ('Golden Predator Mining Corp.' or the 'Company') has today entered into an agreement with Clarus Securities Inc. (the 'Underwriter') pursuant to which the Company has launched a proposed overnight marketed offering (the 'Offering') of units ('Flow-Through Share Units').Read full newsRead More
CloseGain/LossGold $1334.60+$2.40Silver$17.01-$0.01XAU88.31+0.38%HUI197.66+0.37%GDM663.51+0.15%JSE Gold1268.77-28.92USD90.39-0.28Euro122.60+0.41Yen90.10-0.32Oil$63.49+$0.1210-Year2.660%-0.001T-Bond148.75-0.25Dow26214.60+0.55%Nasdaq7408.03+0.98%S&P2832.97+0.81% The Metals: Gold waffled between $1335.60 and $1328.60 in Asia before it climbed back up to $1335.50 in late morning New York trade...Read More
Pension Crisis And Deficit of ?2.6B At Carillion To Impact UK Pensions- Carillion collapses leaving a ?900 million debt pile and 30,000 pensions at risk- Carillion PLC share price has collapsed 94% in last twelve months- Private analysis of Carillion's pension deficit reveals it to be as high as ?2.6 billion- Figure adds to the UK's ongoing pension crisis, both private and state are severely...Read More
Every week there is some news to for traders and investors to think about. Long term and medium term investors need not scrutinize news in a big way. Short term investors and day traders have to look at each and every news item as it is difficult to predict a reaction after any news. One should have key technical support before hand with him. One should also look for breakout price points and th...Read More
Avrupa Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:AVU) is pleased to update on progress at the Alvito Project located in south Portugal.Exploration work is funded by OZ Minerals, who must spend A$ 1 million to earn-in to 51% of the 300-square kilometer Project.Read full newsRead More
Shares in Teck Resources (TSX: TCK.A, TCK.B) (NYSE:TCK) dropped on Monday by 1.08% as reactions poured in following an explosion at its Elkview coal mine, located near Sparwood, British Columbia.What the company dubbed as "a significant pressure event at the dryer" took place Wednesday afternoon in an area where coal is dried using a natural gas heating system. Interviewed by the Times Colonist, t...Read More
Last week's other top-gaining mining stocks on the TSX were RNC Minerals, Lydian International, Nickel Creek Platinum and Corvus Gold.Read full newsRead More
Finland's mining authority has granted Ireland's Karelian Diamond Resources (AIM: KDR) a four-year exploration claim in the Kaavi region, located in the eastern part of the country. This license provides the holder with an exclusive right to apply for a mining permit. The 28.84-hectare property is close to Karelian's Lahtojoki mining operation, which is en route to becoming the first diamond mine...Read More
Toronto-based PJX Resources announced it has acquired an option to earn 100% interest in the Gold Shear property, located 29 km southwest of Cranbrook, British Columbia.According to a corporate press release, the property hosts the high-grade David gold occurrence and is adjacent to PJX's Eddy property.Historical data from the provincialMinistry of Energy Mines and Petroleum revealed that gold was...Read More
Western Copper and Gold Corporation ("Western" or the "Company") (TSX:WRN, NYSE AMERICAN:WRN) announces that it plans to conduct a non-brokered private placement of up to 2,608,696 units (the "Units") at a price of $1.15 per Unit to raise gross proceeds of up to $3.0 million (the "Private Placement").Read full newsRead More
Astorius Resources Ltd. (TSXV:ASQ;FRA:47A.F) ("Astorius" or the "Company") is pleased to provide an update on 2017's most significant activities and accomplishments related to the Company's permanent effort to achieve the objectives of its projects across North and South America.Read full newsRead More