December 6, 2012 Mining machinery sits idle as Australia prices itself out of projects Leading equipment provider reports that third of units sit unleased as project opportunities dry up
December 6, 2012 Condor acquires former producing gold-silver concessions near Arequipa in southern Peru The property, renamed Lucero, comprises 21 sq km and includes three small former vein mines: Sando Alcalde, Pillune and Apacheta.
December 6, 2012 Global mining sector shows mild improvement as key activity index hits six month peak Aggregate market cap also reaches highest point since April
December 6, 2012 Continental Gold provides a development update for its Buritica Project, Colombia Continental Gold reports that underground development commenced as scheduled on November 22, 2012 at its 100%-owned Buriticá project in Antioquia, Colombia.
December 6, 2012 Terreno Resources Corp. revises Argentina project terms Terreno and the vendor have agreed to extend the payments and expenditure requirements to earn into the Poposa project.
December 5, 2012 Starcore International Mines Ltd.: Reserves of 651,605 tons for San Martin Mine The result of the estimate, effective as of July 31, 2012 is Proven and Probable reserves totaling 651,605 tonnes at a grade of 2.21 g Au/t and 30 g Ag/t.
December 5, 2012 Primero Reports Fatality at Its San Dimas Mine The company is working with local authorities which have commenced an investigation into the accident while normal operations at the mine continue.
December 5, 2012 Sprott incurs wrath of investors with closure of Flatiron fund and ousting of portfolio managers Assets under management dove 45% since Flatiron's acquisition in August
December 5, 2012 Chinese companies harvest metals via ‘urban mining’ of electronic junk Chinese enterprises are turning to "urban mining" to satisfy the country's voracious appetite for metals
December 4, 2012 Precious metal prices to remain under pressure Gold and silver prices will remain under pressure says broker and research company Nirmal Bang.
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