February 8, 2012 Zambia mull policy to compel mining firms list on stock market The Zambian government says it plans to put in place a policy that will compel mining firms to list on the local bourse to enhance citizens' participation in the country's…
February 8, 2012 One killed and dozens injured during escalating Panama mining protests An indigenous Ngöbe-Buglé teenager was killed and 40 people were injured in connection with a police crackdown on dissent over mining and hydroelectric developments in Panama, where Canadian mining companies…
February 8, 2012 Vena’s Partner Trafigura Invests US$7 Million to Move Azulcocha Zinc Mine to Production Vena Resources Inc. (TSX:VEM)(LMA:VEM)(FRANKFURT:V1R)(OTCBB:VNARF), a Company with strong partnerships with four of the world's largest mining companies, is pleased to announce that it has enhanced its agreement with Trafigura Beheer…
February 8, 2012 Newton County aluminum plant to close; 146 to lose jobs At least 146 employees of a Newton County aluminum extrusion plant will lose their jobs this summer when the facility is closed.
February 8, 2012 BHP H1 earnings up 8% on record iron ore, gas production BHP Billiton raked in US$18.7 billion in the half-year ended December 31, 2011 — an 8.3% increase in Underlying EBITDA from the second half of 2010.
February 7, 2012 Nevsun shares plunge 30% after slashing 2012 guidance Shares in Nevun Resources Ltd. fell off the cliff this morning after the company issued a press release saying its 2012 production estimate from its Bisha copper-gold mine in Eritrea…
February 7, 2012 Gunmen kill Indonesian police officer near Freeport-McMoRan’s gold, copper mine Unidentified gunmen have killed a police officer near the U.S. company Freeport-McMoRan’s gold and copper mine in eastern Indonesia.
February 7, 2012 CaNickel Implemented Long Hole Stoping Mining and Achieved Record Mine Production CaNickel Mining Ltd. ("CaNickel" or the "Company") (TSX:CML), is pleased to report that it has successfully implemented long hole stoping mining method and achieved record mine production at its 100%…
February 7, 2012 Panoramic Resources confirms hostile bid for competitor Magma Metals ASX and TSX-listed Magma Metals (MMW) announced today the appointment of advisers in respect of the unsolicited proposed $40 million takeover offer for Magma by nickel miner Panoramic Resources Limited.
February 7, 2012 Xstrata and Glencore to close $90bn merger After months of speculations and secret negotiations, Xstrata PLC (LON:XTA) and Glencore International PLC (LON:GLEN) have formally announced an all-share merger that would create a $90bn giant named "Glencore Xstrata…
GRAPHIC-Gold and silver soar in year-end rally Investors have not treated the festive break as an occasion to take profits. December 22, 2025 | 12:08 pm
