Galway Metals (CVE:GWM) Trading Up 30.3% – Here’s Why

Galway Metals Inc. (CVE:GWMGet Free Report)’s stock price traded up 30.3% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The stock traded as high as C$0.89 and last traded at C$0.86. Approximately 2,880,243 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, an increase of 464% from the average daily volume of 510,737 shares. The stock had previously closed at C$0.66.

Galway Metals Stock Performance

The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of C$0.59 and a 200 day simple moving average of C$0.59. The company has a market capitalization of C$139.95 million, a PE ratio of -11.44 and a beta of 2.98.

Insider Activity at Galway Metals

In other news, Director Robert Hinchcliffe acquired 80,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, August 19th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of C$0.59 per share, for a total transaction of C$47,200.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 8,982,746 shares of the company’s stock, valued at C$5,299,820.14. The trade was a 0.90% increase in their position. Insiders acquired a total of 520,000 shares of company stock worth $297,000 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 11.32% of the company’s stock.

Galway Metals Company Profile

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Galway Metals Inc engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral resource properties in Canada. The company primarily explores for gold, zinc, copper, silver, and lead deposits. It holds a 100% interest in the Clarence Stream project located in southwest New Brunswick, Canada; and Estrades mine, related Newiska concessions, and adjacent Casa Berardi claims located in western Quebec, Canada. Galway Metals Inc was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

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