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Odgers Berndtson – Global Leaders in Executive Search and Recruitment, have a mandate to find the next Governor of the Bank of Canada (Details). Odgers headhunted Mark Carney for the position in 2008; Carney is now moving on to the Bank of England. To learn more, please visit OdgersBerndtson.com.

No-rail advantage puts Oceanic’s Hopes Advance project before Asian steelmakers for potential partnership. Iron ore is the key ingredient used to make steel. The majority of the seaborne trade, that is, iron to be shipped to other countries, goes to China. An oligopoly exists today whereby China is forced to rely on Big 3 producers… Continue Reading

Poseidon Concepts dives to 27¢ from $16.03 in less than five months. National Post Where were the analysts on PSN? Globe and Mail “Two of the many lessons here? There is never one cockroach, and your first loss is usually your best loss.” Keith Schaefer of Oil and Gas Investments Bulletin commented.

This rant thrashes out Brent’s thoughts on mining, exploration, and the market as distilled from two solid weeks in the Vancouver area at various conferences, meetings, and bars. Read the full article over at Exploration Insights.

Petroamerica “PTA” placed amongst top 50 companies listed on the TSX.V, and second in the Venture Oil and Gas Category. The TSX Venture 50 annually awards the top ten companies listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, in each of five major industry sectors – Oil and Gas, Mining, Technology & Life Sciences, Diversified Industries and… Continue Reading

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With special thanks to Odgers Berndston, global leaders in executive search, for supporting these interviews. Meet Brent Cook: seasoned geologist and the mind behind Exploration Insights, one of the most credible and influential gold stock newsletters in the world today. We recently caught up with Brent in Vancouver, and asked him to share some of… Continue Reading

Good news can still move the needle, at least in the uranium space. Alpha Minerals recently announced a uranium discovery in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. Here’s the 12 month AMW.v chart:

Michael Campbell of the World Financial Outlook Conference sat down with renowned resource investor Frank Giustra last Saturday, February 2, 2013. During their conversation, Giustra warned the audience not to expect the truth about inflation from central bankers. He commented, “Inflation is caused by the fear of inflation. Inflation is a self-fulfilling prophecy, and every… Continue Reading

“It’s important to remember that smaller independent brokers finance new enterprises.” Thomas S. Caldwell: The Canadian economy is regulated to death. National Post

We’re a bit late on this, but we’ve just learned that Golf Digest has entered the Canadian golf course ranking game, publishing their top 100 courses for 2012. Here are the top 10: 1. The National GC of Canada 2. St George’s G&CC 3. Capilano G&CC 4. Hamilton G&CC (West/South) 5. Jasper Park Lodge 6.… Continue Reading

Petroamerica Oil Corp. (PTA) was ranked number one in a list of Canadian energy stocks with rising cash flows. Read: Canadian energy stocks: Top 20 cash-flow gushers.  Also: PTA Announces Successful Las Maracas-7 Production Test Results. Read our past coverage of PTA here.

In James Dines’ interview with King World News on Friday, the eccentric economist forecasted serious hyperinflation brought on by soaring gold and silver prices — unless Americans wake up and do something about it. On Friday, advocating his new 48-page “2013 Annual Forecast,” legendary forecaster James Dines detailed his predictions on the economic crisis, the… Continue Reading

Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Corp, China’s fourth-largest steelmaker by output, said it will boost investment in overseas iron ore mines and plans to achieve 100 percent iron ore self-sufficiency in three to five years. Wisco, the parent company of Shanghai listed Wuhan Iron and Steel, wants to abandon itsheavy reliance on imported iron ore,… Continue Reading