January 27, 2012 BHP buys Atlas iron exploration rights BHP Billiton has bought up several exploration tenements near its Olympic Dam mine in South Australia.
January 26, 2012 Fortuna Silver Mines cranked silver production by a third; increases 2012 guidance Fortuna Silver Mines boosted production by close to a third last year at its Mexico and Peru silver mines.
January 26, 2012 Dr Caterpillar’s (excellent) prognosis for mining With revenues of $60 billion last year and operations at the ends of the earth, few companies are in a better position to take the pulse of the global economy…
January 26, 2012 Kimber intercepts 7 metres of 18.3 g/t gold and 374.3 g/t silver in new structure discovered at Monterde Kimber Resources Inc. (TSX:KBR)(NYSE Amex:KBX) is pleased to announce ongoing drill results from an additional 14 drill holes at its Monterde gold/silver project in Mexico, including eight holes drilled at…
January 26, 2012 Canadian mining company denies link to shooting death of protester in Mexico Vancouver-based mining company Fortuna Silver says it has nothing to do with the shooting death of a protester in a town near the company’s mine site in Mexico.
January 24, 2012 Rio Tinto takes control of Ivanhoe, punters feel deflated World number two miner Rio Tinto has taken a majority stake in Ivanhoe Mines, its partner on the massive Oyu Tolgoi project in Mongolia, purchasing a 51% interest. A favourite…
January 24, 2012 Hana Mining pops 4% on good intercepts Hana Mining moved up 4.32% today on positive drill results from its exploration property in Botswana.
January 24, 2012 Texas Company Brings Silver and Gold Rush to Dallas Gold & Silver Buyers, the largest purchaser of precious metals in the state of Texas, is expanding into the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, with plans to open 12 locations over the…
January 24, 2012 Endeavour Silver Review of Exploration Results in 2011 and Plans for 2012 Successful Exploration Programs Marked by New High Grade Silver-Gold Vein Discoveries at Guanajuato, Guanacevi and San Sebastian
January 24, 2012 Silver prices forecast to rise sharply this year, but not to hit new highs – LBMA The annual LBMA precious metals forecasts from a number of professional analysts are looking at a very volatile year for silver with a very big range between projected high and…
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
