February 19, 2013 Australia’s Arrium appoints new CEO The company has promoted one of its own employees to head the steelmaker and iron ore mining company.
February 18, 2013 Ex-Gold Fields chair launches challenge to South Africa’s ruling ANC Mamphela Ramphele on Monday announced the formation of a new party political platform to contest general elections set for 2014.
February 18, 2013 Platinum spikes higher on renewed South Africa violence Unions that sparked Marikana massacre clash again.
February 17, 2013 Copper poised for breakout while gold and silver weaken: analyst Trend started at the end of January and it is likely to continue.
February 17, 2013 Glencore vows to appoint female director The move would drop the number of FTSE 100 with all-male boards to five.
February 16, 2013 Peru’s Antamina set to produce 450,000 tonnes copper this year The mine is one of the world's biggest copper-zinc pits.
February 16, 2013 Canada’s BC government faces legal action over gold mine rejection “They can do what they want,” said Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman.
February 16, 2013 Myanmar: No incendiary weapons used on copper mine protest crackdown The country rejected Saturday an independent report claiming security forces used white phosphorus in a crackdown on a Chinese-backed copper mine protest last November.
February 15, 2013 Meteorite takes out roof and wall of Russian zinc factory Meteorite crashes into Russia, injuring about 1,000 people.
February 15, 2013 The worst mining deal ever: Rio Tinto buying Alcan for $38.1B Rio Tinto paid a 65% premium.
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