September 21, 2011

BHP’s China sales jump, but weaker growth a risk

China's position as the world's economic engine is being reinforced as expectations for growth in developed markets wane, but so is the risk a decline in its appetite for metals…

September 20, 2011

Victory Nickel receives board approval to proceed with development of Minago Mine

Victory Nickel Inc. (the "Company") CA:NI 0.00% ( www.victorynickel.ca ) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved the development of the 100%-owned Minago sulphide nickel mine located on…

September 16, 2011

High grade nickel concentrates and recoveries confirmed for Nachingwea Ni-Cu JV, Tanzania

IMX Resources Limited (ASX:IXR) is pleased to announce that initial metallurgical testwork has confirmed that high grade nickel concentrates with high recoveries can be produced from the multiple Ntaka Hill…

September 16, 2011

MEG calculates $17 billion spent on non-ferrous exploration in 2011

Preliminary estimates from Metals Economics Group’s (MEG) Corporate Exploration Strategies (CES) study indicate that 2011 nonferrous exploration budgets will exceed $17 billion for expenditures related to precious and base metals,…

September 15, 2011

Company on track to reopen two Ontario nickel mines

Canadian Arrow Mines could soon be mining nickel again at its Kelex and Alexo mines near Timmins, Ontario. The Toronto-listed company (TSX-V:CRO) has received regulatory approvals to resume production with…

September 14, 2011

Rio Tinto has a problem with crabs

The Australian quotes a Rio Tinto spokesman on Wednesday saying the discovery of a species of freshwater crab and a never before recorded shrimp near its Weipa mine would not…

September 14, 2011

Dispute halts New Caledonia nickel ore exports to South Korea

A dispute in the north of New Caledonia has stopped the export of nickel ore from the SMSP site to its South Korean partner, Posco. Members of the Kaala-Gomen tribe…

September 13, 2011

Philippine 2011 mining investment may hit $2.8 bln

Mining investments could reach $2.8 billion in the Philippines this year if Chinese investors proceed with plans to jointly develop mining projects in the country, a senior mining official said…

September 13, 2011

Norilsk Nickel approves buyback of own shares

The board of Norilsk Nickel , the world's largest nickel and palladium producer, approved on Tuesday a public buyback of its shares at $306 per ordinary share and $30.6 per…

September 12, 2011

OroAndes announces 100% purchase of Kilometre 26 Project in BC

OroAndes Resource Corp. (TSX VENTURE:OAR) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement (the "Purchase Agreement") with Eastfield Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ETF) ("Eastfield") to acquire…