Silver mining
Responsible development of mineral resources is critical to economy and environment
The Senate Energy Committee has held its second hearing on Reform of the Mining Law of 1872. Currently, Colorado leads the Nation in the surge of mining claims, with the number of claims rising by 239% in the last four years as it produces significant quantities of gold, silver, gypsum and molybdenum, whose prices have recently climbed. "Today, Colorado and the American West are experiencing a modern day 'mineral rush' while our mining laws ar... [more]
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Research on Silver Wheaton and Hecla Mining - Hi-Ho Silver!
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Philex Mining production climbs 20% in 8 months
Philex Mining Corporation, the country's largest mining company, registered a 20 percent jump in the estimated value of minerals produced from its Padcal mine in the first eight months of the year on the back of an increase in output and metal prices.
Final Glance: Silver companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top silver companies were up at the close of trading: Hecla Mining rose $.06 or 1.0 percent, to $5.85. Pan American Silver rose $.88 or 3.5 percent, to $25.93. Silver Standard rose $.02 or .1 percent, to $18.40. Silver Wheaton rose $.74 or 3.2 percent, to $23.89.
Midday Glance: Silver companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top silver companies are mixed at 1 p.m.: Hecla Mining rose $.01 or .2 percent, to $5.80. Pan American Silver rose $.68 or 2.7 percent, to $25.73. Silver Standard fell $.09 or .5 percent, to $18.29. Silver Wheaton rose $.30 or 1.3 percent, to $23.45.
Early Glance: Silver companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top silver companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Hecla Mining fell $.02 or .3 percent, to $5.77. Pan American Silver rose $.42 or 1.7 percent, to $25.47. Silver Standard fell $.12 or .7 percent, to $18.26. Silver Wheaton rose $.14 or .6 percent, to $23.29.
Early Glance: Silver companies
(AP:NEW YORK) Shares of some top silver companies are mixed at 10 a.m.: Hecla Mining fell $.02 or .3 percent, to $5.77. Pan American Silver rose $.42 or 1.7 percent, to $25.47.
Midday Glance: Silver companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top silver companies are up at 1 p.m.: Hecla Mining rose $.04 or .7 percent, to $5.74. Pan American Silver rose $.51 or 2.1 percent, to $25.00. Silver Standard rose $.77 or 4.4 percent, to $18.30. Silver Wheaton rose $.65 or 2.9 percent, to $23.16.
Endeavour Silver Identifies Three New Silver Veins, Acquires Three New Mining Properties in Guanacevi Silver District ...
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 1, 2010) - Endeavour Silver Corp. (TSX:EDR)(NYSE Amex:EXK)(DBFrankfurt:EJD) announces that it has identified three new silver veins and acquired three new mining properties ( click here to see maps ) in the San Pedro area of the Guanacevi silver district in Durango State, Mexico.
Early Glance: Silver companies
NEW YORK (AP) -- Shares of some top silver companies are up at 10 a.m.: Hecla Mining rose $.03 or .5 percent, to $5.73. Pan American Silver rose $.19 or .8 percent, to $24.68. Silver Standard rose $.54 or 3.1 percent, to $18.07. Silver Wheaton rose $.33 or 1.5 percent, to $22.84.
Gold-Mining Margins
Gold mining is a tough business. In the quest to meet growing global demand these miners are constantly barraged with challenge after challenge.
