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- March 12th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
VIDEO: “Turning Paper Into Cash” – Bloomberg
Fortress Paper President & CEO Chad Wasilenkoff appeared live on Bloomberg Television this week to talk about the future of money. From the technological advances in security features, to the composition of…
- March 10th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
VIDEO: Feature Interview With Chad Wasilenkoff on BNN
On Friday, Michael Hainsworth, host of the BNN show The Close, conducted a feature interview with Fortress Paper President and CEO Chad Wasilenkoff. Discussing topics like Fortress Paper’s new paper machi…
- March 4th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Learning more about Landqart
An arial view of the Landqart Mill in Switzerland. Fortress Paper owns and operates two paper mills in Europe – the Dresden Mill and the Landqart Mill. Each with a specific task, the mills are responsible fo…
- February 26th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
The Globe and Mail lists Fortress Paper as a prime investment
Over the past few weeks The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business section has been taking a look at company stocks that tend to do well in the early stages of an economic rebound. According to Globe and Mai…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
An in-depth look at Canadian banknote security features
Security features for banknotes around the world come in various forms. From holograms, to see through windows, to covert text, banknotes are outfitted with many different high-tech elements that help prevent…
- February 24th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Newstrike Capital
Newstrike Capital Reactivation to TSX Venture Exchange and Conversion of Subscription Receipts
Vancouver, B.C., February 24, 2010 – Newstrike Capital Inc. (TSX-V: NES) (“Newstrike” or “the Company”) – www.newstrikecapital.com – today announced that its common shares will be listed on the TS…
- February 20th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
BNN discusses Fortress Paper’s PM1 upgrade
Analyst Brian Pow predicted continued growth in Fortress Paper Last week, Patt Bolland – host of BNN’s Trading Day – talked to Brian Pow, vice president of research and equity analyst for Acum…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Fortress’ PM1 upgrade highlights global need for more banknotes
The recent announcement by Vancouver-based Fortress Paper to increase the printing capacity at their European mills (read “Fortress Paper announces approval of initial financing facility for PM1 rebuild”) r…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Fortress Paper Announces Signing of EUR 18.5 Million Loan for PM1 Rebuild
Fortress Paper Ltd. (TSX:FTP) www.fortresspaper.com (”Fortress Paper” or the “Corporation”) announces the signing by its wholly-owned subsidiary Dresden Papier GmbH (”Dresden”…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
“Counterfeiting, A Three-Part Series.” Part 3: Modern anti-counterfeiting measures
Irisafe is a modern security device developed that cannot be copied by scanners or photocopiers *This article is the last in a three-part series on counterfeiting. Read the first two articles in the series: Par…
- February 17th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
London airport introduces biometric scanners
New biometric gates at London's Stansted Airport scan your facial features before allowing you to cross the border. Photo courtesy Passenger Terminal Today. London’s Stansted Airport has begun using biometri…
- February 16th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Fortress Paper Announces Record Fourth Quarter 2009 Results
Fortress Paper Ltd. (TSX: FTP.TO) (”Fortress Paper” or the “Company”) reported net income of $3.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2009 on sales of $51.0 million or diluted earnings per…
- February 12th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Fortress Paper featured on CRN Digital Talk Radio
On CRN Digital Talk Radio, Erik Hines & Jack Roberts host The Erik & Jack Attack, where they share sixty minutes of exciting discussion, pop culture, politics, news, and anything else that may be on th…
- February 5th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Jennings Capital Raises Fortress Paper Target
Russell Stanley, analyst at Jennings Capital Inc. rates Fortress a “buy,” and has raised his one-year target to $22 a share from $14.50. Fortress Paper Ltd., which makes security and other specialty…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Newstrike Capital
Hedge Fund Manager Sprott Sees Gold at $1,500 in 2010
Eric Sprott, whose Sprott Hedge Fund increased more than fivefold in nine years, said gold may rise to $1,500 an ounce this year and $2,000 within two years as the U.S. government takes measures to counter t…
- February 3rd, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Seven interesting intricacies of Asian currency
All banknotes are intricately designed with particular pictures, security features and unique stories. This article posted on CNNGo.com takes a closer look at seven of the most interesting intricacies of Asian…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
North Korean won plunges in value
North Korea's won has rapidly depreciated to Chinese traders Nearly a month after North Korea redenominated its currency at a rate of 100 to 1 (read North Korea changes currency and rates 100 to 1), North K…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Czech National Bank Says “No” to Ads on Banknotes
In what may seem like an obvious decision, the Czech National Bank (CNB) has declared placing ads on banknotes “unlawful.” The statement stems from what was supposed to be a one-off gift of sorts from a Cze…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Indian charity issues zero rupee banknotes
The zero banknote looks identical to Indian banknotes, though it has no worth. Fifth Pillar, an Indian charity that confronts corrupt officials, has issued a zero banknote as a way to protest ongoing bribery an…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
FORTRESS PAPER ANNOUNCES APPROVAL OF INITIAL FINANCING FACILITY FOR PM1 REBUILD
Fortress Paper Ltd. (www.fortresspaper.com) announces the signing by its wholly‑owned subsidiary Dresden Papier GmbH (”Dresden”) of a factoring agreement of Dresden’s accounts receivables wi…
- January 29th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
“Counterfeiting, A Three-Part Series.” Part 2: The evolution of anti-counterfeiting measures
Benjamin Franklin wasn't only a founding father of the United States, he was also a founding father of anti-counterfeiting devices on banknotes *This article is the second in a three-part series on counterf…
- January 28th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
REPORT ON BUSINESS: “Turning paper into cash”
Fortress Paper was covered today in the Globe and Mail’s Report on Business. Dave Morris reports on Fortress Paper: At a 125-year-old factory in the shadow of the Swiss Alps, veteran watchmakers, trusted…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Newstrike Capital
Barrick Chairman Sees Secular Trend
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Barrick chairman of the the world’s biggest gold producer commented that while the gold price may be volatile, its upward climb is not over. ”It m…
- January 27th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Uzbekistan Debit Woes Highlight Continual Need For Banknotes
Debit cards have placed banks, like this one in Tashkent, between the people and their money. Courtesy Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty. A move to reduce the amount of banknotes used in everyday transactions in…
- January 25th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Newstrike Capital
Newstrike Capital Closes Private Placement
Vancouver, B.C., January 25, 2010 – Newstrike Capital Inc. (NEX: NES.H) (“Newstrike” or “the Company”) – www.newstrikecapital.com – reports that it has completed a non-brokered private placement o…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Counterfeit Polymer Notes Hit Nigerian Markets
Fake Nigerian notes next to authentic Nigerian notes Less than three months after Nigeria introduced a series of polymer banknotes into circulation, counterfeits are hitting the market causing panic among trade…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Iran follows in North Korea’s footsteps, plans to redenominate currency
Iran plans to remove zeros from the rial to make its value "real" and combat inflation. A little over a month after the turmoil caused in North Korea by the redenomination of their currency (read: No…
- January 20th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
What are ePassports?
As this image shows, an RFID device is embedded in the passport making it "electronic" From news of the technologically advanced New Zealand passports, to the recent multi-million dollar contract awar…
- January 15th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Fortress Paper Gets Electronic Passport Contract
Fortress Paper Ltd (FTP.TO), a Canadian producer of security and specialty papers, on Thursday said it received a contract for electronic passports that will generate revenue of C$10 million over five years. Fo…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Newstrike Capital
The Purest Nugget of Gold
The Motley Fool sings the praises of Goldcorp stating that “Goldcorp’s position of relative strength among major gold miners has been years in the making and recent strategic moves to build out…
- January 14th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
FORTRESS PAPER ANNOUNCES ePASSPORT CONTRACT AND AN UPDATE ON THE PLANNED PRODUCTION INCREASE AT ITS LANDQART MILL
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, January 14, 2010 – Fortress Paper Ltd. www.fortresspaper.com (”Fortress Paper” or the “Corporation”) today announces its inaugural ePassport contract, for…
- January 13th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
“Counterfeiting, A Three-Part Series.” Part 1: A history of counterfeiting
New Jersey issued this six-pound note in 1761, during the French and Indian War. It warned "To counterfeit is Death," because counterfeiting was deemed a capital offense. Courtesy History.org *This ar…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
ECB: Counterfeit euros up 8 per cent
Nearly 200,000 counterfeit euro20 banknotes were seized in the last six months says the European Central Bank The European Central Bank (ECB) announced today that the number of fake euro banknotes seized in the…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Newstrike Capital
GOLDCORP Delivers Record Gold Production
GOLDCORP INC. announced record gold production for the 2009 year of over 2.4 million ounces, exceeding guidance that had been previously revised upward from 2.3 million ounces. Fourth quarter 2009 gold producti…
- January 11th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Newstrike Capital
Juniors Benefit from Competition Amongst Major Gold Companies
With bullion process hovering around near record levels, senior global gold miners are on prowl, competing amongst each other for established and emerging projects containing gold, copper and silver. The world&…
- January 5th, 2010
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Estonia to adopt euro “in the first half of 2010”
Estonia is on track to become the 17th country in the European Union The European Union (EU) is set to introduce Estonia into the folds of the euro zone by mid-summer 2010. Marek Belka, the International Moneta…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Newstrike Capital
GOLDCORP ACQUISITION OF CANPLATS
As 2009 ended, Goldcorp emerged victorious in a takeover battle with Minera Penmont (44 percent owned by Newmont Mining Corporation with the remainder held by Mexican miner Fresnillo Plc.) to acquire Canplat…
- December 31st, 2009
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Newstrike Capital
NEWSTRIKE CAPITAL SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE 21.2% INTEREST IN MORELOS PROJECT FROM GOLDCORP INC.
NEWSTRIKE CAPITAL SIGNS DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE 21.2% INTEREST IN MORELOS PROJECT FROM GOLDCORP INC. NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. NEWS WIRE SERVICES OR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES Vancouver, B.C.…
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Iran deems “Green” banknotes invalid
In response to the increasing circulation of banknotes scribbled with anti-government slogans (read Iranians shift protest movement to banknotes), the Central Bank of Iran said this week that it would no longe…
- December 18th, 2009
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michaelad has posted a new entry on: Global Paper Security
Gulf States Will Launch Their Own Currency, The ‘Gulfo’
Four Arab states of the Persian Gulf have agreed to launch a new, singular currency in an effort to create an Arab monetary union. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar will begin the first phase of the new c…
