News Archive

November 2006
30 Nov 2006
Bouyancy predicted for Precious Metals
Ambrian Capital, the independent investment banking group, has launched Golden Prospect Precious Metals (GPPM), a...
29 Nov 2006
Companies honoured with environmental awards
Three companies have been commended for their efforts in sustainable development and environmental protection. The...
28 Nov 2006
Harmonizing Russian reserves
As the international mining industry gets more involved in projects in Russia, a working group...
27 Nov 2006
Production milestone for roofbolt manufacturer
The South African subsidiary of German multinational company DYWIDAG-Systems International (DSI), celebrated its fourth anniversary...
27 Nov 2006
Exxaro lists on Johannesburg Stock Exhange
Diversified mining and metals group Kumba Resources today re-listed on the JSE as Exxaro Resources,...
24 Nov 2006
Johnson Matthey publishes Platinum 2006 Interim Review
The platinum market has moved closer to balance with a predicted deficit of only 20,000...
24 Nov 2006
Interim silver review
GFMS presented its interim silver market review at the annual New York silver dinner organised...
22 Nov 2006
New business areas aim to boost Boliden’s competitiveness
Boliden is implementing an organisation change, aiming to reinforce the synergies within the smelter operations...
21 Nov 2006
Silvercorp mixes mine development with community benefits
Like all today’s responsible mining companies Silvercorp Metals is committed to contributing to the growth...
20 Nov 2006
All American copper giant
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX) and Phelps Dodge have signed a definitive merger agreement under...
20 Nov 2006
Diamond market needs another Botswana and perhaps less high tech exploration
Development of new diamond mines equivalent to the current annual output of Botswana is needed...
17 Nov 2006
AIM mining sector – another year of strong performance
According to Junior Mine, the second annual review of trends in the London AIM-listed mining...