November 26, 2012

Seven familiar names shortlisted to head Anglo

Well-known executives headhunted from major mining companies such as BHP Billiton, AngloGold Ashanti, Barrick Gold and Xstrata have made the cut to become Anglo American’s new CEO.

November 24, 2012

The red queen syndrome

All through human evolution we have been harnessing increasingly effective forms of energy. From human power to horse power, to wood, coal, natural gas and uranium what we’ve been doing…

November 23, 2012

Did rivals try to scupper BHP’s uranium sale to Cameco?

Unconfirmed reports have Rio and Paladin make separate submissions to the federal government to block the sale of Western Australia's largest uranium deposit.

November 23, 2012

‘Uranium is the most beaten up commodity on the planet right now’: Mickey Fulp

Metals are in a "holding period"

November 23, 2012

Aussie miners must cut costs to survive: Rinehart

World's richest woman frets over Australia's ability to compete on an international playing field

November 23, 2012

Kirrin Resources reports Q3 2012 results

Kirrin recorded a net loss of $40,013 during the quarter, as against a net loss in the comparable quarter in 2011 of $125,831, which included a tax credit of $44,519.

November 21, 2012

A no-brainer? Davis takes Carroll’s job at Anglo

"I have not yet decided what my future plans will be but certainly retirement will not be part of them."

November 21, 2012

Nickel miner Talvivaara re-starts plant after radioactive leak

Nickel producer Talvivaara (LON:TALV) said Wednesday authorities have allowed it to re-start the metals recovery plant at its Sotkamo nickel and zinc mine in eastern Finland.

November 21, 2012

Miners display avid interest in NSW uranium opportunities

39 expressions of interest lodged with the government

November 20, 2012

MMG submits proposal for Canadian Arctic zinc-copper mine

China-backed metals producer Minerals and Metals Group (MMG) might be the new kid on the Canadian Arctic block, but it is already moving ahead with its plans to build mines…