Archive for June, 2010

Auto Sales Drive Palladium Price

Fears of a slowing recovery and a luke warm auto sales market have hurt the price of palladium over the past month. While sales in the largest markets mainly China and the US have improved year over year, data suggests a weaker outlook than predicted.

Nortec Submits Business Proposal to National Mining Corporation (ENAMI EP), Ecuador

Nortec Minerals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:NVT)(PINK SHEETS:NMNZF)(FRANKFURT:WMQ)announced that Mohan R. Vulimiri, Executive Chairman and CEO met with the Vice-minister for Non-renewable Natural Resources, the General Manager, and the technical, legal, and social executives of the newly formed National Mining Corporation (ENAMI) on June 8, 2010. Nortec submitted a formal business proposal to the General Manager of ENAMI, Mr. José Cisneros on June 11, 2010.

Franconia Minerals Corporation: Trading Update

Franconia Minerals Corporation (TSX:FRA) notes that, at the request of market surveillance and on behalf of the Toronto Stock Exchange, Franconia is issuing a statement that the company is not aware of any material undisclosed development that would cause recent movements in the company’s share price.

Prize Mining Announces Proposed Divestment of its Remaining Interest in the Yellowjacket Project

Prize Mining Corp. (TSX VENTURE:PRZ) announced the execution of a conditional agreement with Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. in which Eagle Plains has agreed to purchase from Prize Mining its remaining beneficial right, title and interest in the Yellowjacket project, including mineral and placer rights, and all equipment and infrastructure currently in place on the Yellowjacket mine site in exchange for a cash payment of CAD$400,000 and 2,000,000 common shares of Eagle Plains.