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Got uranium? Looming supply crunch & junior activity heat up Athabasca
Posted on April 23, 2012
Lately, we’ve had the pleasure of witnessing a slow but steady revival of the uranium scene in the renowned Athabasca Basin. This revival followed Rio Tinto’s takeover of Hathor Exploration [HAT – TSX] and its Roughrider uranium project for $654 million. Shortly after, Stephen Harper reached a deal with China to significantly increase Canadian uranium exports.
Junior delivers promising results near historic Sullivan Mine
Posted on March 28, 2012
As one would expect during this period of instability, miners have become increasingly drawn towards the surroundings of past-producing mines.
Company growth feeds human growth: junior secures key phosphate deposit in Brazil
Posted on February 22, 2012
Brazil, now the envy of debt-ridden nations, is scrambling to strengthen its control over domestic food production. This move became a matter of national security as the country saw 2008’s increased fertilizer prices threaten its agricultural sector.
Endangered elements: Tungsten among China's potential embargo list
Posted on December 21, 2011
SOURCE: ProspectingJournal.com – It didn’t take long for the panic to set in, last year, when the Chinese government flexed its muscle by threatening the world’s Rare Earth Element (REE) supply. With 95% of REE supplies coming from China, that …
Canadian uranium scene sizzles as Rio Tinto enters Athabasca Basin
Posted on December 2, 2011
Months after drawing the mining giant into the province’s potash sector through a JV with North Atlantic Potash, Saskatchewan is rolling out the carpet again for Rio Tinto, and this time it’s for uranium.
Peru: An emerging power in the global gold hunt
Posted on November 29, 2011
Peru has a rich precious metals history. This diverse Andean nation, once a victim of Spanish looting, is now the largest silver producer in the world, the second largest copper and zinc producer and the sixth largest gold producer.
Merger of Equals: Producing Junior Gold Mines Combined in West Africa
Posted on September 1, 2011
Global markets have become increasingly volatile due to the deepening financial crisis, while gold bugs are gripping their seats.
First Nation invests in potash in Saskatchewan
Posted on August 31, 2011
Upon returning from my latest site visit and video shoot detailing a partnership for potash in Saskatchewan between Encanto Potash [EPO – TSX.V] and the Muskowekwan First Nation (MFN), I was pleased to see that the relationship was healthy and the company is poised to make the gains I’d read about before the trip. Click on the headline to view the rest of the article and a video by ProspectingTV, featuring interviews with EPO President and CEO Jim Walchuck and the MFN's Chief Reginald Bellerose.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Developments in Gossan’s Magnesium Project Paper Presented at the 69th World Magnesium Conference
Gossan Resources Limited's Technical Advisor, Dr. Zuliani, will be delivering a paper entitled, "Developments in the Zuliani Process for Gossan Resources’ Magnesium Project" at the 69th Annual World Magnesium Conference on May 22th in San Francisco. The conference, sponsored by the International Magnesium Association (IMA), focuses on current developments throughout all aspects of the magnesium industry. View Press Release
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