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Friday Afternoon Musings on the Resource Sector
Well, what a week it has been. My travels this week took me to Toronto where the gloom and doom was so thick you could chew on it. The weak junior resource sector is really hitting below the belt now as the end of the year comes into sight and no sign of a bottom is forthcoming. Read more »
Chile Getting Hot for Miners
by James West on 8th Aug, 2008, 11:10:50 AM EST
The world’s number one producer of Copper is Chile, and there is no sign that 2009 will see any slowdown in activity. Copper is central to Chile’s economy and the country’s largest mines, such as those owned by state run copper company Codelco, pay some of the highest wages, averaging $40,000 a year.
Since it produces 10 percent of the world copper supply, prices are affected when events such as the strikes that are once again threatened, the copper price goes up on supply concerns.
This time, the miners are threatening to strike unless the government initiates discussion on nationalizing Chile’s resources. And three of the country’s most powerful unions are uniting to put pressure on the presidential candidates in the upcoming federal elections due in 2009.
The rhetoric is tactical however. Read more »
The Market Traders Podcast: Millrock Resources
Listen in as Malcolm Bucholtz interviews Millrock Resources' Greg Beischer about their exploration in Alaska and a new acquisition in Arizona.
Click here for more information about Millrock Resources. Read more »
The Market Traders Podcast: NioGold Mining Corporation
Malcolm Bucholtz speaks with NioGold's Rock Lefrancois.
Click here for our most recent research report on NioGold. Read more »
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