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04 May 2008
Western Mining makes first purchase in Australia
One of China's largest base metals group, the A$9 billion Western Mining Co (WMC) has...
02 May 2008
Rio working on massive coal expansion
Macquarie Research says that Rio Tinto is looking to almost double its coal production in...
02 May 2008
Barrick hits its quarter century
On May 2, 1983, Barrick Gold made its debut as a publicly traded company on...
01 May 2008
Engineers see future in new clean coal technology
Australian coal plant engineering company Sedgman has made a strategic investment in clean coal technology...
01 May 2008
Major problems for Crystallex and Gold Reserve in Venezuela
Both Crystallex International and Gold Reserve are concerned about apparent revoking of gold mine permits....
30 Apr 2008
Zinifex Century mine to become owner-operated
The management of Zinifex Century mine and Downer EDI Mining have mutually agreed to dissolve the...
30 Apr 2008
Supporting mining and other seabed activities
IM's May issue includes a major feature on seabed mining. Environmental, commercial mining and scientific...
29 Apr 2008
Hot rocks to power South Australian mines?
The booming mining sector in South Australia's more remote areas has the potential to have...
29 Apr 2008
Camborne School of Mines sees growth
In the UK, the University of Exeter has appointed Professor Frances Wall as Head of...
28 Apr 2008
Global gold outlook from RBC Capital
RBC Capital Markets's global gold outlook may be summarised for Spring/Summer 2008  as 'the pause that refreshes.' Highlights...
28 Apr 2008
Another suitor for Yukon Zinc
Yukon Zinc has received an unsolicited bid for 100% of the outstanding shares, options and...
28 Apr 2008
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