Xtierra Inc. (CVE:XAG) reports its beginning of a feasibility study on its Bilbao polymetallic deposit, Central Mexican Mineral Belt in the State of Zacatecas. Xtierra has retained Dowding, Reynard and Associates to prepare a feasibility study on its Bilbao project. DRA will now be involved in oversight of all of the component parts of the [...]
Silver is feeling the pressure from both the precious metals sector, with gold dropping to its lowest close in three months, and the industrial sector as investors worry that the economic recovery is stalling.
Several silver mining companies, including Great Panther Silver, Fortuna Silver, ECU Silver and Bear Creek Mining, have announced some interesting news this week.
Excalibur Resources (CNQ:XBR, FRA:X9CN) reports its completion of a non-brokered private placement to MineralFields Group. Each FT Unit will consist of one common share to be issued on a “flow-through” basis under the Income Tax Act (Canada) and one share purchase warrant (“Warrant”). Each Warrant will entitle the holder to acquire an additional non-flow-through common share of [...]
For centuries, humans have used silver as an antibacterial agent for medicinal and food storage purposes. Now those historical uses can be expanded upon as scientists discover the numerous benefits of ionized silver nanoparticles.
Fearing the rise of inflation due to the reluctance of central banks to change historically low interest rates, investors are looking to silver. This practical guide shows newbie investors how to enter the silver market in all forms, either in bullion, ETFs, futures contracts, or through direct investment in mining companies.
While the contagion of fear in the markets is providing silver with a much needed boost this week, ongoing economic problems around the world will eventually weigh on industrial demand.
Cream Minerals reports Cream Minerals De Mexico S.A. De C.V. has filed an application to denounce approximately 700 Hectares adjoining the Las Habas project; a high-grade silver based metal project. The newly denounced land package is located to the West of, and adjoins the Las Habas Project. The denouncement will increase Cream’s land holdings in the area to [...]
While investment demand will continue to be a driving factor in a healthy silver market, increasing industrial demand is also playing a strong role, according to the Silver Institute’s World Silver Survey 2010, produced annually by research firm GFMS Ltd.
The market had second thoughts about the positive implications of the euro zone loan and worries over the depth of Greece’s debt problems resurfaced this morning, putting the breaks on the precious metal mini bull-run.
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