August 18, 2012 Lonmin now seeks $1 billion rights offer backed by Xstrata The news follows the closure of Lonmin's Marikana mine in the NorthWest province of South Africa after clashes between rival unions and police left 44 dead.
August 18, 2012 Exclusive Analysis: Platinum violence could spread to South Africa’s coal, iron mines – gold safe for now More than just rivalry between unions, the platinum mine violence in South Africa has implications for the ruling ANC alliance.
August 18, 2012 President Zuma calls for unity as the country grieves Lonmin deaths Marikana President Jacob Zuma has called on South Africans to unite as a nation as the country mourns the deaths of 34 protestors killed during clashes with police in Marikana,…
August 17, 2012 Platinum up after killings Investors sent platinum group metals higher after the massacre in South Africa.
August 17, 2012 All-aluminum Range Rover is 926 lbs lighter All-aluminum uni-body cars are starting to go mainstream.
August 17, 2012 Oyu Tolgoi start-up, costs under threat from Mongolia–China stand-off Rio Tinto would have to build its own power plant and delay commercial production if the two nations cannot come to a deal during long-running power negotiations.
August 17, 2012 Latest on South Africa mine clashes: 44 dead, 78 injured, 259 arrested A standoff between hundreds of strikers wielding pangas and sticks at London-listed Lonmin's Marikana mine ended when police began firing on a surging crowds leaving many dead.
August 17, 2012 Andean American reports financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 For the three months ended June 30, 2012, it has recorded a net loss US$13,610,824 or US$0.09 per share compared to a net loss of US$7,568 or US$0.00 per share…
August 17, 2012 AIVN update The company announced today its pilot program geared at establishing the feasibility of a 250 ton per hour commercial mining operation at the Nick Mine is underway.
August 17, 2012 Wallbridge terminates Booth River option The company announced today it has terminated its agreement with 4763 NWT Ltd., to which Wallbridge was granted the option to acquire a 100% interest of certain mineral claims located…
Argentina’s cradle of Malbec wine is warming up to copper mining The San Jorge copper-gold project, controlled by Zug-based Zonda Metals, would be a first for Mendoza. December 18, 2025 | 10:49 am
