Gold stocks also did well, and one of the main standouts was Aya Gold, which jumped 64 cents, or 5%, to$13.40, while Osisko Gold (TSX: OR) Royalties took on 41 cents, or 1.5%, to $28.13.
The TSX gained 52.49 points by noon EST Friday to 25,443.17, pointing the index upward 2.2% on the week. The Canadian dollar was unchanged at 71.50 cents U.S.