October 30, 2012 Big changes coming to PNG Sustainable Development Program if new government has its way PNG Prime Minister: "I think BHP should take its leave at some stage. I'd rather it be sooner than later. BHP has to learn that it has to move on."
October 29, 2012 Shandong Gold-Mining starts construction of gold base in Laizhou Shandong Gold-Mining began building a CNY 35 billion (USD 5.59 billion) gold base with an annual production capacity of 1 million tons and an annual production value of CNY 100…
October 29, 2012 Analysts: Freeport to pay USD 1.25 per share in 2012 Freeport-McMoRan's 2012 net profit witnessed a decrease of 32% compared to 2011 due to a decline in the production of gold recently announced by the company.
October 29, 2012 Anglo American Platinum offers bonus to bring back miners South Africa’s Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world’s largest platinum producer, has offered to reinstate 12,000 miners fired in early October for illegally striking and pay them a $230) “hardship…
October 29, 2012 Russian ship with 700 tonnes gold ore missing The ship with a 9-member crew sent a distress call on Sunday from the Sea of Okhotsk off Russia's Pacific Coast.
October 29, 2012 Tirex Resources moves from exploration to production in Albania Not very often you hear about a company moving from exploration into production, but Canadian Tirex Resources (CVE:TXX) is doing just that. The Vancouver-based firm announced Monday it has received…
October 29, 2012 Newmont recognized by Carbon Disclosure Project for third consecutive year Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) announced Monday it was recognized for transparent climate change disclosure practices by the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) Leadership Index for the third consecutive year.
October 29, 2012 Petaquilla rejects Inmet’s final takeover bid Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. (TSX:PTQ) has rejected as inadequate an unsolicited, the latest takeover bid by Inmet Mining Corp. (TSX:IMN) presented Friday, which was 25% cent higher than the $112-million Inmet…
October 29, 2012 New Bolivian law poses serious challenges for mining companies Bolivia has passed this month the world's first ruling that grants all nature equal rights to humans. The “Law of Mother Earth,” agreed by politicians and grassroots social groups, redefines…
October 29, 2012 Geologist Merrill McHenry keeps his eye on the Guerrero Gold Belt Millions of years ago, tectonic events created significant gold and silver mineralization in the Guerrero Gold Belt in Mexico. Today, two gold companies have reported 16 Moz of gold there.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
