Molybdenum price fluctuations have been common place for a while now. Since the collapse in 2008 that saw prices fall from $36 per pound down to $8 per pound, many analysts and investors have been looking for stability.
Many molybdenum mining companies have released Second Quarter results, as well as updates for ongoing projects. Results for the companies are mixed as some have benefited from rising moly prices, while others have struggled to get new projects online.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
As the use of molybdenum becomes diversified because of its use in solar panels, the price correlation between Silver and Moly is closing. The diversification of the uses for moly is beneficial as the price is not dependent solely on steel consumption.
“Sell in May, and Go Away,” may hold true for minor metals such as molybdenum this year. However, recent moves by the Chinese and speculation on China’s growth numbers may be the true factors driving the molybdenum market.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Molybdenum is obtained from two different types of mines: primary mines and by-product mines. By-product mines are most commonly referred to as Copper-Molybdenum ore bodies, while ‘primary’ mines focus solely on molybdenum production.
NMC Resource Corporation (CVE:NRC) announced that the Company has recorded a profit for the three months ended June 30, 2010.
Geodex Minerals Ltd. (CVE:GXM) announced that Northcliff Exploration Ltd. of the Hunter Dickinson group has signed an agreement to acquire a 70% interest in the Company’s Sisson Brook tungsten-molybdenum project in New Brunswick, Canada.
Quadra FNX Mining Ltd. (TSE:QUX) announce that Mr. Michael Winship has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the Company, effective September 1st 2010.
Romios Gold Resources Inc. (CVE:RG) announced that it placed 2,000,000 units on a flow-through basis priced at $0.15 per FT Unit for gross proceeds of $300,000.
Avanti Mining Inc. (CVE:AVT) reports there was a typographical error in the press release dated August 31, 2010 in which the historical resource at the Bell Moly deposit of 96.4 million tonnes was stated to have a grade of 0.54% instead of 0.054%. The corrected press release is as follows: Avanti reported a net loss [...]
Romios Gold Resources Inc. (CVE:RG) announced that it placed 2,000,000 units on a flow-through basis priced at $0.15 per FT Unit for gross proceeds of $300,000. Each FT Unit consists of one (1) flow-through common share and one-half of a share purchase warrant.
Avanti Mining Inc. (CVE:AVT) reports results for the six months ended June 30, 2010. In addition the Company deferred $3.9 million (2009 – $2.5 million) relating to the development costs of the Kitsault property. The Company had a cash balance of $13.4 million on hand as at June 30, 2010. For complete news release, click here. [...]
International PBX Ventures Ltd. (CVE:PBX) announced that it has closed its private placement financing previously announced on August 10, 2010.
Augusta Resource Corporation (TSE:AZC, NYSE Amex:AZC) has closed the approximately $30 million private placement with HudBay Minerals Inc. (TSE: HBM) announced on August 23, 2010.
Virgin Metals Inc. (CVE:VGM) announced that its shareholders approved a resolution authorizing the consolidation of its common shares on a one (1) for five (5) basis at its Annual and Special Shareholders Meeting that was held on Thursday August 26, 2010.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010