February 2012
Silver to Boom: United Silver Corp. Announces Lucrative Project
February 29, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
COMMENTARY-ProspectingJournal.com-Sitting in Northern Idaho’s silver belt in between Sunshine and Bunker, two renowned sites that once hosted world-class deposits of silver, lays the Crescent Silver Mine. The site consists of known and proven mineralization, and the beauty of it lies in the fact that it has remained largely untapped, until now. United Silver Corp. (“United [...]
Welcome to the Copper Thrust
February 29, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
GUEST COMMENTARY–Rockstone Research– China is the largest copper consumer in the world demanding 40% of the world`s copper supply. The copper price rose as much as 17% this year – despite copper stocks in Shanghai warehouses increasing steadily since quite some time and last week hitting its highest level in nearly a decade. The recent [...]
Iron Ore, Brazil, & Vale: This Junior Has All Three
February 29, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
ANALYSIS—ProspectingJournal.com—As Brazil powers through the global financial downturn, investors are eager to take advantage of its reputation as one of the world’s top iron ore producers. And of the country’s various geological hotspots, the renowned Iron Quadrilateral in the state of Minas Gerais is attracting an abundance of miners. Among the juniors with strategic projects [...]
Shell but not Shale: The Natural Gas Revolution
February 28, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
COMMENTARY-ProspectingJournal.com-Not everybody is complaining about rising oil prices. Some are even getting ahead of themselves and calling this the North American energy renaissance. What is certain is that big names have been making a lot of noise in the natural gas industry of late, and none bigger than the U.S. subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell [...]
United Silver Corporation Announces Four-Year Exploration and Development Plan for the Crescent Mine, Coeur d’Alene Silver Belt, Idaho.
February 28, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
NEWS–VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Feb. 28, 2012) – United Silver Corp. (“United Silver Corp.”, the “Company”, or “USC”) (TSX VENTURE:USC)(OTCQX:USCZF)(FRANKFURT:UM8) is pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has approved a phased, property-wide, USD$23 million, four-year plan (the “Plan”) to further explore and develop the Crescent Silver Mine resource. The objectives of the Plan [...]
Is 2012 the Next 1897? Juniors Prepare for Yukon Gold Rush
February 28, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
ANALYSIS—ProspectingJournal.com—When it comes to gold mining, the Yukon needs little introduction. The westernmost territory’s frigid climate and unforgiving terrain hasn’t deterred prospectors, past and present. The end of the 19th century saw gold miners rush in on mere rumours of the yellow metal, which eventually lead to the renowned Klondike Gold Rush in 1897. Now, [...]
QMC Quantum to Acquire 100% Interest in Mugaha Gold Property, Mackenzie, British Columbia
February 27, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
NEWS–ProspectingJournal.com–VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – Feb. 27, 2012) – QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:QMC) (“QMC” or the “Company“) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an option agreement with Mackenzie Minerals Ltd., whereby it has the exclusive right to acquire an undivided 100% right, title and interest in the Mugaha Property (the ‘Property’) [...]
The Copper Rally: All Eyes on China
February 27, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
COMMENTARY–ProspectingJournal.com–Copper has been one of the surprise performers this year and traders’ optimism has surged amidst recent market reports. Many are growing confident in continued strength for the week following and such sentiments are being driven by prolonged signs of US and Chinese economic recovery. Daniel Briesemann, analyst at Commerzbank AG in Grankfurt, argued, “copper [...]
Rare Earth Investment Update
February 24, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
GUEST COMMENTARY–Jeff Clark, Casey Research We’ve received a number of inquiries from Casey Research subscribers about our opinion on the current rare earth metals market. We have covered this topic previously, but this article, we’ll take a fresh look. As a matter of a recap, rare earth elements (or REEs) is a generic name for [...]
Canada’s Oil Sands: Growth, Reputation and Inconsistencies in Climate Policy
February 24, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
COMMENTARY–ProspectingJournal.com– It is incredibly difficult to begin discussing Alberta’s booming oil-sands industry. For 2 dedicated years Harper and his troops have been lobbying against proposed European legislation that, if passed, would severely dampen the economic prospects associated with controlling the 3rd largest oil reserves in the world. In what is called a ‘fuel-quality directive’, the [...]
If Gold Could Talk
February 23, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
GUEST COMMENTARY–Jeff Clark, Casey Research Have you ever had any doubts about gold? Does it sometimes feel like it should be performing better? Are you concerned about its volatility? Do you worry about how it might perform in the future? Have you ever wondered about its true purchasing power? Maybe you’re nervous about a big [...]
Near-Mine Exploration Programs Yield Strong Results for Endeavour Mining
February 23, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
NEWS–MONACO – Endeavour Mining Corporation (“Endeavour” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:EDV, ASX:EVR) is pleased to report the results from the successful 2011 exploration programs and provide an overview of the 2012 work plans for the Nzema gold mine in Ghana and the Youga gold mine in Burkina Faso. Total attributable measured and indicated mineral resources have [...]
First the Jets, Now Mining: Manitoba on the Rebound
February 23, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
ANALYSIS—ProspectingJournal.com—Manitoba, the inner province that most have never been to, is quickly becoming an emerging player in the mining world. While the general public associates the region with polar bears and frigid winters, the mining industry sees great profit. The province is home to 9 operating mines located in the prolific Thompson, Lynn Lake, Leaf [...]
Ben Graham’s Curse on Gold
February 22, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
GUEST COMMENTARY–David Galland, Casey Research It seems that the mainstream investment community only takes a break from ignoring gold to berate it: one of gold’s most outspoken critics, uber-investor Warren Buffett, did so recently in his latest shareholder letter. The indictments were familiar; gold is an inanimate object “incapable of producing anything,” so any investor [...]
Major New Discovery on the Carlin Trend in Nevada
February 22, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
GUEST COMMENTARY–Rockstone Research– Today, Gold Standard Ventures Corp. (TSX-V: GV; shares issued & outstanding: 61 million) announced to have drilled 4.3 g/t gold over 56 m at a depth of only 169 m including an interval of 7 g/t gold over 18 m. Apparently, this gold mineralization is flat-lying which means that the mentioned intervals [...]
Unity to Proceed With $1.2M Private Placement
February 22, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
NEWS–Unity Energy Corp., (the “Company”) (TSX-V:UTY) is pleased to announce that it intends to proceed immediately with a non-brokered private placement to raise up to $1,250,000 by selling an aggregate of up to 5,000,000 common shares at a price of $0.25 per share. Both flow-through and non-flow-through shares are being sold through the offering. All [...]
Company Growth Feeds Human Growth: Junior Secures Key Phosphate Deposit in Brazil
February 22, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
ANALYSIS—ProspectingJournal.com—Brazil, now the envy of debt-ridden nations, is scrambling to strengthen its control over domestic food production. This move became a matter of national security as the country saw 2008’s increased fertilizer prices threaten its agricultural sector. The result has been a flurry of activity from the domestic mining community and major tax incentives provided [...]
Graphite: The Miracle Material of the Future
February 21, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
COMMENTARY–ProspectingJournal.com–Sitting in abundance under untapped deposits in North America, graphite is a material popularly unheard of. But amongst scientists and those who have studied it, it is dubbed ‘the miracle material’ and for good reason. In graphite we have a material hundreds of times stronger than steel and tougher than diamonds. It conducts heat and [...]
Oil, Iran and Soaring Prices
February 21, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
COMMENTARY–ProspectingJournal.com– Barring another financial crisis we can now rest assured that the foreseeable future will bring death, taxes and increasing oil prices. It isn’t enough that our reliance on oil stems from a small pocket of countries clustered in the Middle East. This past year has now seen the number of large-scale oil suppliers further [...]
Exploring the Not-So-Altruistic Aspects of the “Buffett Rule”
February 20, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
GUEST COMMENTARY–Robert Ross, Casey Research This week, President Obama released his $3.8-trillion budget for fiscal year 2013. The plan calls for new taxes on the wealthy, a restructuring of the tax code, and short-term infrastructure spending aimed at boosting the economy (albeit artificially). Also included in the budget are limitations on subsidies for oil and [...]
February 25- 2012 International Asian Investment Forum
February 20, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
The event will showcase over 60 companies, businesses, and organizations from the financial, resource and real estate industries. Exhibitors will have their own translator to communicate with you in your language. Learn how to invest in Canada. Attendees will be introduced to the large number of public and private companies and get first hand information [...]
Cameco: Harper and the Uranium Rush
February 17, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
COMMENTARY–ProspectingJournal.com– Remember the days when Steven Harper exercised negative rhetoric about selling uranium to sources that could not guarantee responsible use? Let’s just say he has experienced a change of heart, coupled with a vehicle upgrade. Harper has just signed a new deal that has the green stuff written all over it. Having recently reached [...]
Greece & Austerity: The Ongoing Market Migraine
February 16, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
COMMENTARY–ProspectingJournal.com–Thank you Greece and Europe for another day that has only exasperated uncertainties. First, European leaders fret over finalizing austerity measures as a major condition to the bail out package for Greece. After spending an unnecessary amount of time on their part, the ball then rolls over to Greece’s court. But hold on, today we [...]
Obama: A One-and-Done President?
February 16, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
GUEST COMMENTARY–Casey Research President Obama promised to turn around the floundering economy that he inherited from his predecessor. He promised jobs. He promised transparency. Not only did he not deliver on those campaign promises, he has led the nation further into the abyss on all counts. Today we are less prosperous, deeper in debt, and [...]
Zimtu Capital Corp. Announces Property Transaction with Strike Graphite Corp.
February 15, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
NEWS–February 14, 2012 – Zimtu Capital Corp. (TSXv: ZC; FSE: ZCT1) (the “Company” or “Zimtu”) is pleased to announce that the Company and three prospecting partners have signed an agreement with Strike Graphite Corp. (TSXv: SRK) (“Strike”) whereby Strike can earn a 100%-interest in the Wagon Graphite Property located in southwestern Quebec. The Wagon Property [...]
Why Not Thorium?
February 15, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
GUEST COMMENTARY–Marin Katusa, Chief Energy Investment Strategist, Casey Research The Fukushima disaster reminded us all of the dangers inherent in uranium-fueled nuclear reactors. Fresh news yesterday about Tepco’s continued struggle to contain and cool the fuel rods highlights just how energetic uranium fission reactions are and how challenging to control. Of course, that level of [...]
QMC Quantum Receives TSXV Approval on Acquisition of 100% Interest In Cinder Lake REE Property, Mantioba
February 15, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
NEWS–Vancouver, February 14, 2012 – QMC Quantum Minerals Corp. (TSXV: QMC) (“QMC” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that further to its news release dated December 14, 2011 the TSX Venture Exchange (“TSXV”) has accepted for filing the Property Option Agreement (the ‘Agreement’) dated August 10, 2011 between the Company and 4920776 Manitoba Ltd. [...]
The Golden Age
February 14, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
COMMENTARY–ProspectingJournal.com–Gold: Is the end in Sight? It seems that in the tenth year of Gold’s magical span of growth we have finally stopped wondering IF the price of gold will increase. Or have we? Today’s headlines point out that the price of gold has suffered a dip amidst fears of a credit downgrade within major [...]
Novo Resources Announces Participation In Private Placement
February 14, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
NEWS–VANCOUVER, January 16, 2012 – Novo Resources Corp. (the “Company”) (CNSX: NVO) is pleased to announce that it has purchased, through a non-brokered private placement, 7,000,000 units of EurOmax Resources Ltd. at a price of $0.22 per unit, for a total investment of $1,540,000. Each unit consists of one (1) common share and one (1) [...]
TSX Gold Stock, GTA Resources and Mining (TSX.V :GTA) Gives Investors Valentines Day Surprise; Stock up over 600%
February 14, 2012 by prospectingjournal · Leave a Comment
GUEST COMMENTARY–New York – NY – February 14, 2012- Investorideas.com, a leader in sector research for independent investors issues a trading alert for TSX gold stock, GTA Resources and Mining Inc. (TSX.V :GTA).The stock is trading up at $1.85, up 1.61(655.10%) 1:31PM EST on over 6 Million shares following news of drill results . GTA [...]
