October 4, 2011

LME says buyers lining up as it clears first gold trade

Businessweek reports on the day it cleared and matched its first gold trade the London Metal Exchange which handles some 80% of global trade in metals futures, told members on…

October 3, 2011

Mining: A great sector to play seasonal trends

The metals and mining sector offers one of the more consistent seasonal plays each year. Its period of strength is from the end of November to the end of May.…

October 3, 2011

Canadian Zinc reports success with Prairie Creek exploration drilling

Canadian Zinc Corporation CA:CZN -14.75% (otcqb:CZICF) ("the Company" or "Canadian Zinc") is pleased to report positive results from its diamond drilling activities at the Company's 100% owned Prairie Creek Mine…

October 2, 2011

Rio Tinto says targets for boosting female numbers ‘vital’

The mining industry finds it difficult to attract and retain senior women. Narelle Crux, talent management head at Rio Tinto, tells Louisa Peacock how the company is working to change…

October 1, 2011

How to mine 1,600 meters underwater

Nautilus Minerals (TSE:NUS), a Toronto-based miner seeking to extract minerals from the ocean floor, uploaded some multimedia showing how it will mine the sea floor. The company is exploring for…

October 1, 2011

Hindustan Zinc to host mineral processing meet at Udaipur

Hindustan Zinc, a Vedanta Group company, will host the 12th International Conference on Mineral Processing Technology at Udaipur between October 20 and 22. The conference will focus on various mineral…

September 29, 2011

Low zinc and copper levels associated with miscarriages

Low levels of zinc and copper are associated with miscarriages in pregnant women, Digital Journal reports. Scientists at the University of Granada compared data from two groups of women —…

September 29, 2011

War Eagle Announces Revised Reverse Take Over with Andromeda

War Eagle Mining Company Inc. CA:WAR +11.25% ("War Eagle" or the "Company") has entered into a letter of intent dated September 26, 2011 with Andromeda Resources Inc. ("Andromeda"), which is…

September 29, 2011

Selwyn Resources Ltd.: Additional High-Grade Drill Results Confirm Expansion of XY West Deposit

Selwyn Resources Ltd. ("Selwyn") (TSX VENTURE:SWN) is pleased to announce additional drill results from the XY West deposit at Selwyn Project, Yukon.

September 29, 2011

Peru’s president signs mining law

President Ollanta Humala signed Peru's new mining law on Wednesday, which will raise about $1 billion a year. The money is to be directed to the poorest parts of the…