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19 Feb 2008
ESKOM takes action and calls for action
Following the recent power outages that were so devastating for South Africa's mining industry and...
18 Feb 2008
Global reaction to massive iron ore price rises
Northland Resources reports that a number of Japanese steel mills -Nisshin, Sumitomo, Kobe and JFE-...
17 Feb 2008
Intellection establishes a foothold in Russia
Leading international minerals analysis company Intellection has established a firm foothold in Russia, with the...
15 Feb 2008
News from more than 100 projects detailed in latest International Mining Project News
In the latest issue of IMPN, (15th February), one of Europe's most famous names in...
15 Feb 2008
Gold record for Agnico-Eagle, with more found in Finland and Mexico
At December 31, 2007 Agnico-Eagle's proven and probable gold reserves hit a record of 16.7...
14 Feb 2008
South Australia’s mining industry does not condone poor practices
South Australia's key mining industry body says any environmental breaches by explorers in the State...
13 Feb 2008
Kennecott Utah Copper top earning mine in Rio Tinto Group
For the second year in a row, Kennecott Utah Copper (KUC), producer of about 13%...
13 Feb 2008
Gold – record demand in 2007, but where now?
A steady annual increase in overall identifiable gold tonnage demand, coupled with a gold price...
13 Feb 2008
Malaysia Smelting to help Beaconsfield Gold progress
Beaconsfield Gold (BCD) has formed a strategic relationship with Malaysia Smelting Corporation Berhad (MSC) with the...
12 Feb 2008
Rio Tinto reaches agreement to sell interest in Greens Creek mine for $750 million
Rio Tinto has reached agreement on the first sale under its planned programme to divest...
12 Feb 2008
Jewellers in the US shout ‘dirty gold’ and oppose Alaskan mining
As shoppers rush to buy last-minute Valentine's Day gifts, five of the leading jewellery retailers...
11 Feb 2008
Sherwood Copper gets close to absorbing Western Keltic
Sherwood Copper reports that approximately 85.6% of Western Keltic's issued and outstanding common shares were validly...