Beiträge von Aladin

  • Cortez Trend - Nevada

    USGL und MAD hast Du doch auch,oder?
    Führe iÜ.seit längerem eine Cortez-Watchlist.


    Sure !! :D


    Eine von 164 Stueck, I love diversification ;)
    Worldwide !.... ausser Afrika da gibt es nur seit ein paar Tagen GSS und NSU sowie die alte Rangy.. X(


    Shareholders in Randgold & Exploration are also none the wiser over the whereabouts of R1.3 billion worth of shares the company owned that appear to have vanished during Brett Kebble's tenure as CEO.


    Ein Fass ohne Boden, was da alles verschwinden kann !


    Jetzt weisst du warum ich wo anders nun mein Geld platziere.


    Die Kaffer koennen nur eines, du weisst schon. ;)


    XAX

  • Sterling Mining Company

    emoba


    Bezueglich Almi hoerte ich gerade ein Interview mit dem CEO wegen ihrer Halloysite in Utah. Der Hauptlieferant fuer die Nanotechnologie ist eine Firma in Neuseeland,man will nun mit diesen Projekt in Utah den Amerikanischen Markt versorgen bzw. erstmal testen.


    Falls dieses gelingt kommt kraeftig Geld in die Kassen das die zum jodeln anfangen. :D


    Ich habe auch einige und bin darauf gespannt wie du.


    Glueck auf mit Almi ;)


    Gruss


    XAX


    Hier ein neuer Report:


    http://biz.yahoo.com/e/051117/almi.ob10qsb.html

  • Harmony Gold Mining / HMY (NYSE), HAR (SA) und Gold Fields / GFI

    HARMONY DISPOSES OF ITS REMAINING SHARES IN GOLD FIELDS LIMITED

    Johannesburg, Wednesday, 16 November 2005 - Harmony (NYSE: HMY; JSE: HAR) today
    announced that it had disposed of its remaining 26,5 Million Gold Fields Limited
    shares at an average price of R93.228 per share. The process was concluded
    through market disposals which commenced on 10 November 2005 and an open market
    offering on 15 and 16 November 2005.
    "The disposal of our remaining shares in Gold Fields has significantly
    strengthened our balance sheet. In addition, with Harmony"s re-structuring
    process being concluded during the previous quarter, the company is well-
    positioned to fully exploit the current higher gold price in Rand/kg terms.
    This bodes well for Harmony who through the development of our range of growth
    projects in South Africa and Papua New Guinea will be transformed from a high
    cost marginal producer to producing high margin quality ounces", commented
    Harmony CEO, Bernard Swanepoel.
    Merrill Lynch South Africa acted as sole bookrunner for this transaction.
    A full SENS announcement with more details regarding the disposal will follow.
    ENDS
    Issued by Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
    16 November 2005
    For more details contact:
    Bernard Swanepoel
    Chief Executive
    on +27(0)83 303 9922
    or
    Ferdi Dippenaar

  • Sterling Mining Company

    Sir / Madam

    I'm holding almost ... percent of your 20m shares.
    Despite any progress at Baroness the share only knows one way which is south.
    What is going on ?... Can you give me an explanation for it please.
    What about the twist between the ""unknown Investor"" who argues with Mr. Del Motte ?
    Many companies talk about tax loss selling at the end of the year,please give another explanation than that.
    I'm very uncomfortable now and I rescued for a while the shareprice when it was at 2.07 USD today with the order for another 40 t shares.
    It went quickly back from 2.20 to 2.07 and this is alarming now.
    Who dumps those shares, any idea ?
    When can we expect the listing at amex, its about time !

    Well, I would appreciate if you answer my mail and say thank you in advance.

    Regards

  • Cortez Trend - Nevada

    Edel Man ich habe mich seit der Eroeffnung diesen threads schon eingekauft bei Klondex, Miranda,Victoria,Coral,Stracatto,Bravo,Great Basin und X-cal X(


    White Knight wurde mit 160% Gewinn die ganze Position verkauft.


    Die Japaner, Jipangu haben sich die Minen von Apollo gekauft in Nevada.


    USGL sollte sich Nevada Pacific schnappen,das waere ein plus fuer uns.


    Mc Ewen ist ein alter Fuchs,mal schaun wie die sich in Nevada konsolidieren.


    Viva Nevada !


    Gruss


    XAX

  • Cortez Trend - Nevada

    McEwen Looks to Nevada Consolidation


    By Ben Abelson
    16 Nov 2005 at 11:40 AM EST



    NEW YORK (ResourceInvestor.com) -- Rob McEwen’s long been known as a man who speaks his mind, and follows through with results. So, when the chairman and CEO of U.S. Gold [OTC:USGL] and former head of Goldcorp [NYSE:GG; TSX:G] recently declared open season on consolidation in Nevada, investors should probably do themselves a favour and listen.


    In a media call on Nov. 15, McEwen reiterated his much publicized belief that the Cortez Trend is the next big thing in gold mining. He also suggested that merger activity was likely in the future of his new company.

    “Investors like stories that are simplified, easy to understand, and well financed. Somewhere along the way it makes sense to have one story,” he said.


    Considering the tremendous run-up in price for U.S. Gold’s shares (from about $0.50 before McEwen’s July takeover to $2.10 recently), it’s the perfect time for the company to take advantage with an acquisition funded by an equity issuance. While McEwen didn’t mention targets by name, considering his proclivity for obtaining underappreciated assets with large land packages, it isn’t hard to come up with a short list.


    Most noteworthy among these is probably explorer White Knight Resources [TSXv:WKR], which owns about 55,000 acres, mostly within the Cortez Trend. The company also counts McEwen among its significant owners, with about 17% of outstanding shares.


    When asked specifically about a merger with White Knight, McEwen said a deal was “probably not a bad idea at the right price,” before adding, “but I wouldn’t say that they’re the only one.”


    White Knight’s shares recently traded at C$1.50, about double where they stood in July, when McEwen purchased his stake in that company from Goldcorp. (“Goldcorp Divests Portfolio – McEwen Invests in Nevada”). With the run-up, however, the shares may have gotten a bit too rich for McEwen.


    Another potential is Miranda Gold [TSXv:MAD], which recently signed JVs with Barrick [NYSE:ABX; TSX:ABX] and Placer Dome [NYSE:PDG; TSX:PDG].


    Nevada Pacific Gold [TSXv:NPG] could represent a bottom-picker’s dream – its shares have lingered near a multi-year low of C$0.38 thanks to mediocre exploration results and the high-cost Magistral mine, which Queenstake [AMEX:QEE; TSX:QRL] unloaded on that company in 2004. Nevada Pacific also holds a small portion of land on U.S. Gold’s flagship Tonkin Springs property.


    Victoria Resource Corp. [TSXv:VIT] is exploring in Horse Canyon – just up the road from Tonkin Springs – but is 32% owned by Bema Gold [AMEX:BGO; TSX:BGO] and has a very close relationship with that company. The same story goes for Great Basin Gold [AMEX:GBN; TSX:GBG], which has some real potential with its Hollister project (but is solidly within the hands of Hunter-Dickinson) and J-Pacific [TSXv:JPN], which is partially owned by Jipangu.


    The list of potential partners continues with explorers like Atna Resources [TSX:ATN], CMQ Resources [TSXv:CMQ], Coral Gold [TSXv:CGR], Bravo Ventures [TSXv:BVG] and Klondex Mines [TSXv:KDX].
    In looking for the “deep value” plays that McEwen’s so fond of, real contrarians might also want to take a glance at Queenstake itself (is even Rob McEwen that brave) or Canyon Resources [AMEX:CAU].


    While several companies could have their merits as exploration partners, this much is certain: miners worldwide are getting desperate to find new assets, as evinced by the recent Barrick/Goldcorp/Placer Dome deal.


    With much of the community apparently following McEwen’s lead in Nevada, active speculators or die-hard Cortez bulls might just do well to roll the dice with a basket of the most prospective explorers in the region.

  • TWILIGHT of the Hippo-Gods? WAR, RANGE

    Kebble Account Raided for Taxes


    By Rob Rose
    16 Nov 2005 at 07:19 AM EST



    JOHANNESBURG (Business Day) -- The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has finally taken action against the Kebble family, attaching R4.5 million ($667,624) from mining boss Roger Kebble's bank account over his non-payment of tax.


    This comes after allegations that SARS dithered over a probe of the tax affairs of Roger's son, the late Brett Kebble, who is believed to have owed more than R200 million in back taxes shortly before he was murdered in September.

    Roger is the chairman of gold company Simmer & Jack, and until recently also chaired the boards of JCI and Randgold & Exploration.


    Although SARS has publicly confirmed investigating only Brett Kebble's tax affairs, a statement in the high court files obtained by Business Day confirms publicly that Roger Kebble is facing a headache of more than R62 million in back taxes.


    The statement was lodged with the Registrar of the High Court in Johannesburg on November 10, and signed by a SARS collections leader.


    It says Roger Kebble owed "assessed taxes" of R41,063,259 and interest of R21,342,531 on that amount. This puts his total taxes owing at R62.4 million.


    The statement, lodged in court to give SARS the authority to seize money from Kebble, also said interest would begin accruing on this amount at a rate of 10.5% from December 1.


    According to two separate sources, who declined to be named, SARS seized R4.5 million from Roger's bank, based on this assessment.


    The two sources also said the revenue service was considering attaching more of his assets.


    When contacted last night, Roger Kebble refused to comment.


    SARS also refused to give details, citing the secrecy provisions of the Income Tax Act.


    However, the R62 million assessment is understood to include unpaid tax owed on share options that were awarded to Kebble.


    This dispute is distinct from the tax storm currently surrounding the late Brett Kebble.


    The day after his death on September 26, SARS issued an announcement saying that the former CEO of Western Areas, JCI and Randgold & Exploration had "paid some amounts with regard to those issues that have been resolved". But SARS said there were still "outstanding issues."


    It is believed that one of these outstanding issues, relating to both Brett and Roger, was unpaid value added tax - although this has not been confirmed.


    Contradicting statements by SARS, investigative magazine Noseweek claimed that Brett Kebble had not paid a cent to SARS by the time he died - allegations the tax collectors hotly deny.


    However, exact details of how much Brett Kebble owed are likely to become public once SARS lodges a claim with his estate.


    The tax matters are among a number of unresolved issues that linger after the murder - including whether his death was a hijacking or an assassination.


    Shareholders in Randgold & Exploration are also none the wiser over the whereabouts of R1.3 billion worth of shares the company owned that appear to have vanished during Brett Kebble's tenure as CEO. X(

  • Crystallex International Corp. WKN 890 729 CA22942F1018 KRY

    Venezuela's Bolivar State a Powder Keg? :(


    By Jon A. Nones
    16 Nov 2005 at 05:17 PM EST



    St. LOUIS (ResourceInvestor.com) – As the market awaits Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s announcement scheduled for November 23, much of the media has quieted down on this front - overshadowed by news from the big guns: Barrick, Placer and Newmont. As such, it seems a little tidbit was overlooked last week concerning concessions in Bolivar State. Crystallex’s Lo Increible 4A and 4B concessions in Bolivar State have been revoked. 8o


    Last week, Venezuela’s Basic Industries and Mining Ministry (MIBAM) issued a Resolution setting aside more concessions for use by small miners. Several of these concessions had previously been granted to commercial mining companies – Crystallex is one of them.



    Yesterday, the National Assembly met to review last week’s report. As reported earlier, according to a BNamericas interview, Vice Minister Ovalles said President Chavez will make an announcement regarding the mining sector on November 23.


    “We believe that the Venezuelan government recognizes and values its contractual commitments and working relationships with international companies, like Crystallex, that have demonstrated both compliance and good corporate citizenship in their dealings with government,” Bruce said in the release.


    On top of this, Ministry of the Atmosphere and the Natural Resources (MARN) issued another Resolution yesterday protecting various species of tropical fern for three years - in the mining areas of Bolivar State. This could potentially impact environmental permits.


    “We have had extensive meetings with senior government representatives and, as a result of those meetings, remain confident that the permit which will allow Crystallex to commence construction at Las Cristinas will be successfully secured,” Bruce added.


    According to the Resolution, it is “prohibited in all the national territory by a lapse of three years, the extraction, transportation, commercialization, advantage and any other type of intervention of briofitos (dark brow, hepaticas and antoceros), of the arborescentes ferns (Families: Cyatheaceae, Dicksoniaceae, Lophosoriaceae, Metaxyaceae) and of the wood beard (Tillanddsia usniodes), in lands of the public or deprived dominion of the Nation and in lands of private property.”


    Although most of the areas that are currently being mined are well clear of foliage, there is bound to be at least some plant life in the Las Cristinas area. After all, it is rainforest.


    Furthermore, all of this is against the backdrop of comments by Venezuelan mining leader, Rafael Mogollón, saying the Bolivar State mining region is “a powder keg ready to explode.”


    In an announcement to Minister Victor Alvarez, Mogollón said a violent conflict could explode in different mining sectors in Bolivar State due to worker unrest. Mogollón’s alludes to promises made to small miners still unfulfilled by the government.


    “Our relatives are paying the consequences of the bureaucracy,” he said.


    Still, Crystallex remains confident of its situation in Bolivar State.


    “The company’s confidence in the Government of Venezuela is unchanged.... Consequently, the company has continued to advance the development of the Las Cristinas project,” Bruce concluded.


    Crystallex shares [AMEX:KRY; TSX:KRY] closed at $1.50 on AMEX, the same as yesterday’s close.