My Latest Money and Markets Column Is Up

It's about Canada, naturally. You might find it interesting. Here are some stats...

1. Vancouver is a hotbed of Canadian small-caps. That’s because the province of British Columbia is home to 60% of Canada's exploration companies. Mineral exploration in B.C. (as the locals call it) soared to $224 million in 2006. That’s up 20% from 2005 and more than 800% from 2001!
   
   
2. Three mines opened in British Columbia last year. And as many as five more could start production in B.C. this year.
   
   
3. Meanwhile, across Canada, it’s the same story. Mineral exploration expenditures tripled in just four years!

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