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The Oreninc Index showed life for the week ending February 11, 2016. Total dollars announced jumped to $54.6m, a three-week high. One brokered financing was announced for $20.8m, a ten-week high; No bought deal financings were announced for the seventh time in nine weeks.
In what was a particularly busy week for deal making news, Tahoe Resources (TSX:THO) announced a deal to take over Lake Shore Gold (TSX:LSG) for $751m. Gold had another fantastic week, while oil sank even further. While only one week, an active period in the financing market along with a couple deals that seem to be coming together gave the industry a rare positive week to feel good about.
The Oreninc Index continued its poor performance and hit a 23-week low for the week ending February 4, 2016. Total dollars announced jumped to $27.2m, a two-week high. No brokered or bought deals were announced, making three- and two-week lows, respectively.
The biggest news of the week was reports that Anglo American plc (LON:AAL) is planning a complete exit from Brazil. Gold continued its torrid pace, hitting a three-week high, while crude oil continued its downward trend.
As the index and most commodities continue to stumble, things seem to be getting worse before they might get better.