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Biostar Raises $3.6 Million

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:18 GMT

Biostar Pharmaceuticals has completed a private placement that raised $3.6 million in new capital. Biostar will use the proceeds to complete its new raw materials processing facility. By taking its raw material production in house, Biostar will lower costs and ensure its product quality. Biostar plans to sell excess raw materials to other pharmaceutical companies in the Shaanxi province.[More...]

Bulls Back On Track?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:21:18 GMT

Good morning. With chants of "Dow 10K… Dow 10K" once again rising from the streets at the corner of Broad and Wall yesterday, it is easy to believe that the bulls are back on track and that we'll soon be looking at new highs for the stock market. And when reviewing the data inputs to yesterday's 204 point romp, it is also easy to don the Dow10K hat once again and join in on the celebration.[More...]

Ford's Main Problem: The UAW's Crippling Job Classifications And Work Rules

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:52:50 GMT

Ford's 2,215 page 2007 master contract with the UAW 1941 UAW-Ford contract[More...]

Your Kind of Day?

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:06:48 GMT

As a rule, I try not to read too terribly much into a "Fed Day" as there is usually a big batch of volatility that may or may not mean much of anything come the dawn of the next day. Maybe, it's just me. Or maybe there are others that find themselves inclined to simply stand aside and watch the nuttiness from the sidelines on "Fed Days." But in any event, the volatility after a Fed announcement, while fun to watch, may not be telling as to what to expect in the future.[More...]

The Dollar-Proof Portfolio

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:31:14 GMT

Don't put off this important piece of the financial-planning process.[More...]

What Investors Should Look for In Today’s Fed Statement

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:04:24 GMT

In its continuing efforts to nurture the fragile economic recovery, the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates at record lows when it concludes its meeting today (Wednesday).[More...]

Are Discount Brokers Shares Worth Owning?

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:28:03 GMT

The third quarter was a favorable one for the longs. Except for a few short-lived, minor pullbacks stock prices moved higher through the quarter. Stock price volatility declined, takeover activity rose, and risk appetite improved to help the S&P gain 15%.[More...]

Technology Rises And Buying Facebook

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:54:11 GMT

Technology stocks have done well this year. The Technology Select Sector SPDR (XLK) bottomed out in March and by late October was up more than 60%. Tech has performed better than any other sector year-to-date – up 33.7% as of Friday’s close.[More...]

Buffett Gets His Cheque Book Out

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:17:34 GMT

Given the slew of positive economic data Monday you might have been forgiven for expecting a decent rebound in risk assets. There was a rebound of sorts in early New York trading, with the Dow up close to 150 points at one stage.[More...]

Five Ways To Ride The Commodities Bull

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:21:07 GMT

Commodity prices have faltered in the last couple of weeks, and much of the “smart money” is saying the boom is over. Don’t believe it.[More...]

Caledonia Mining 2009 Second Quarter and Half Year Results and Management Conference Call

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:59:00 GMT

Caledonia Mining Corporation ("Caledonia") (TSX: CAL)(OTCBB: CALVF)(AIM: CMCL) announces its second quarter and half year 2009 operating and financial results.
The financial results below are reported in Canadian dollars.
(C$ 000's) Q2 2009 Q2 2008 1H 2009 1H 2008 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales from continuing operations 2,364 2,883 2,364 5,387 Operating costs 1,483 1,357 2,571 2,616 Gross Income/(loss) from continuing operations 881 1,526 (207) 2,771 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income/(Loss) after tax before discontinued operations (162) (261) (962) 530 Net Income/(loss) for the period after discontinued operations (199) (285) (1,039) 436 Net Income/(loss) per share before discontinued operations, basic and fully diluted ($0.0003) ($0.0005) ($0.002) $0.001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Mitsubishi Corporation Withdraws from Proposed Participation in the Rooipoort and Mapochsgronde Platinum Projects in South Africa

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:56:00 GMT

- Caledonia Mining Corporation announces that Mitsubishi Corporation has indicated it does not wish to extend the Agreement relating to a proposed participation by Mitsubishi in the Rooipoort and Mapochsgronde platinum exploration projects in South Africa. Accordingly, the Agreement terminated June 30, 2009 and Mitsubishi will not provide the envisaged exploration funding for the Projects. The Rooipoort and Mapochsgronde properties will continue to remain 100% owned by Caledonia.[More...]

Caledonia Mining Corporation: Blanket Mine Commences Production and Export of Gold

Wed, 06 May 2009 15:46:00 GMT

Caledonia Mining Corporation ("Caledonia") (TSX: CAL)(OTCBB: CALVF)(AIM: CMCL) announces the production and export of approximately 766 ounces of fine gold from the Blanket Gold Mine ("Blanket") in Zimbabwe, following resumption of production in early April 2009.
As advised in the press release dated April 3, 2009, Blanket received the necessary licenses from the Ministry of Finance and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe which, under the new Monetary Policy in Zimbabwe, entitle Blanket to export and market its gold bullion to a refiner of its choice at world prices.
Mining activities resumed on April 7, 2009 and milling commenced a day later, after Blanket secured working capital facilities and took delivery of the necessary consumables and spares.

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Caledonia Mining Announces the Imminent Resumption of Gold Mining at the Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 11:56:00 GMT

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- -- 04/03/09 -- Caledonia Mining Corporation is pleased to announce the imminent resumption of gold mining operations at the Blanket Gold Mine in Zimbabwe.[More...]

Caledonia Mining Announces Its Fourth Quarter and 2008 Annual Results

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:53:00 GMT

- Caledonia Mining Corporation is pleased to announce its fourth quarter and 2008 annual operating and financial results.[More...]

Caledonia Mining Announces Its Fourth Quarter and 2008 Annual Results

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:52:00 GMT

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- -- 04/01/09 -- Caledonia Mining Corporation is pleased to announce its fourth quarter and 2008 annual operating and financial results.[More...]