News Archive

November 2008
21 Nov 2008
Projects persevering despite difficulties
Latest issue of International Mining Project News available (November 21): With the sense of uncertainty...
21 Nov 2008
Hillhead targets zero action plan for event
The ‘Target Zero' action plan package will be launched by the Health and Safety Executive...
21 Nov 2008
Projections on silver still showing promise
At the yearly New York Silver Dinner organised by The Silver Institute, GFMS - a...
20 Nov 2008
Positive thoughts on China and iron ore from Gindalbie
George Jones, Chairman, imparted some encouraging views on China and iron ore in his presentation...
20 Nov 2008
Aflease Gold and BMA Gold to form new international gold company
South Africa's Aflease Gold and Australia's BMA Gold, are set to create a new mining...
19 Nov 2008
Record dollar demand for gold as world looks for haven from turmoil
Dollar demand for gold reached an all time quarterly record of $32 billion in the...
19 Nov 2008
Corriente Resources welcomes approval of Ecuador’s equipment resolution
Corriente Resources, a mining company with projects in Ecuador, has welcomed the approval of a...
19 Nov 2008
Indian coal mine selects Bucyrus coal haulers for underground operation
As we go to press with the December issue, including an article on coal clearance...
18 Nov 2008
Coeur Announces Option Agreement to Purchase La Currita silver/gold property for probable Palmarejo expansion
Coeur d'Alene Mines has entered into an option agreement with Tara Gold Resources and its...
18 Nov 2008
India provides some optimism for suppliers
The Asia Miner reports that India's appetite for energy will continue to drive change in...
18 Nov 2008
Cliffs and Alpha terminate merger
Cliffs Natural Resources and Alpha Natural Resources have approved settlement of litigation brought by Alpha...
17 Nov 2008
Commodities outlook – demand has hit a brick wall
Macquarie Research says the collapse in the global economy over the past three months has...