August 12, 2011 Aurizon Mines gross profit up 45% Aurizon Mines reported gross profits of $29.1 million in the second quarter, a 45% increase from the same period last year, while net profit was up 17%. Chief executive David…
August 11, 2011 Canadian Major Mining Company Executive Compensation With everything related to mining and the economy in general seemingly falling–except the price of gold—let us delay a little and bask in the heady news of what Canadian major mining…
August 11, 2011 Losing our cool in the summer Predictability is a long-sought but elusive state in the modern economy. It seems particularly elusive at the moment. Unusual uncertainty and volatility are delaying the global economy’s healing process. Listen…
August 11, 2011 Gold tumbles to $1,740 while stock markets bounce back strongly Gold traders saw the precious metal lose over $60 in value today after gold dipped below $1,740 in afternoon trading. Yesteray gold broke through $1,800/oz. While gold was down, markets…
August 11, 2011 Odds against oil sands projects rapidly stacking up Recent developments are rapidly stacking the odds against Alberta oil sands: the oil price has fallen 20% in one month, the gap between US crude and world prices hit a…
August 11, 2011 Bre-X defence lawyer faces disciplinary hearing The lawyer who acquitted the geologist at the centre of the Bre-X scandal is facing a disciplinary hearing in Toronto for his conduct during the trial, which happened a decade…
August 11, 2011 Passport Potash Inc.: rights plan proposed Passport Potash announces it has scheduled its annual and special general meeting for August 25, 2011. At the meeting, the Company is seeking shareholder approval for a shareholder rights plan.…
August 11, 2011 Minera Andes announces second quarter 2011 financial results Minera Andes announced net income of $10.7 million ($0.04 per share basic and diluted) for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, an increase of $6.4 million compared to net income…
August 11, 2011 Timmins Gold reports first quarter production results Timmins Gold Corp. (TSX:TMM) is pleased to report preliminary production results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2011. The Company sold 17,965 gold ounces during the quarter. This represents…
August 11, 2011 Selwyn mobilizes drills to ScoZinc Mine Selwyn Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:SWN) ("Selwyn") is pleased to inform investors that it has commenced exploration activities at the ScoZinc mine (formerly the Scotia mine) to provide infill definition drilling…
Precious metals craze prompts China fund to turn away investors UBS SDIC Fund had become increasingly concerned that investors could be exposed to heavy losses should a record-breaking bull market suddenly turn. December 27, 2025 | 08:00 am
