Mining companies raised $6.8 billion in investment capital in the first six months of this year compared with $4.2 billion for the same period last year
Canada’s mining industry enjoyed a huge boost in the sale of stocks on Canada’s two leading stock markets this year, according to reports from Reuters and The Northern Miner.
The amount of money raised for mining on the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) and the TSXV (TSX Venture Exchange) rose by more than 62 per cent, said data provided by TMX, the parent company.
Mining industry companies listed on the indexes sold shares for $6.8 billion in this year’s first six months vs. $4.2 billion in the same period last year, figures show. The mining industry is TMX’s largest sector by capital raising, listed stocks and volume traded, according to monthly reports, said the Miner.
Both the TSX and the TSXV hold more listings for mining companies than any other exchange in the…
