September 28, 2011

We’ll need 170,000 workers, says BHP

CLANCY YEATES BHP BILLITON has predicted Australia's resources industry will need an extra 170,000 workers in the next five years, underlining the job bonanza set to hit mining states. Forecasts…

September 27, 2011

Canadian stocks gain on metals and mining rally

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Canadian stocks climbed 2.4% in midday trading on Tuesday, led by strength in metals and mining shares as world markets gained on optimism for more decisive…

September 26, 2011

Polish company ZGH buys Montenegro lead and zinc mine

Polish company ZGH Boleslav purchased 51% of Gradir which operates lead and zinc mine Suplja Stijena in Pljevlja. ZGH invested so far around 25 million euro and additional 60 will…

September 26, 2011

NDP wants to keep more value-added mine work in Ontario

The Ottawa Citizen reports that the Ontario NDP, which is fighting a provincial election and challenging the incumbent Liberal Party, want to change the provincial mining act so more mine…

September 26, 2011

Canadian Zinc Corporation: environmental assessment of Prairie Creek Mine enters next phase

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Sept. 26, 2011) - Canadian Zinc Corporation (TSX:CZN)(OTCQB:CZICF) is pleased to report that the Mackenzie Valley Review Board ("MVRB") has officially closed the public registry for…

September 23, 2011

London Metal Exchange could sell out

Bloomberg reports the London Metal Exchange which handles some 80% of global trade in industrial metals futures, told members it may get a takeover offer after multiple approaches from potential…

September 22, 2011

Zinc and lead: Awaiting their ‘day in the sun’

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, something nasty comes along and snaps at you beneath the waist.

September 22, 2011

Teck to spend $685 million on upgrades

Teck Resources Limited (NYSE: TCK) will invest $210 million at its Trail Operations to increase its capacity to recycle end-of-life electronic waste and $475 million in a mill modernization project…

September 22, 2011

Russia and Iran to create major mining venture: report

Russia and Iran are creating a $1.2 billion joint venture between state company Russian Technologies and Tehran state Bank Saderat to tap into Iran's colossal zinc deposits, Kommersant daily reported…

September 21, 2011

China base metals demand growing 10% more than GDP

Demand growth for base metals in China is exceeding its GDP growth rate by 10 percent, and will keep growing, Fan Shunke, the president of China Non-ferrous Techno-Economic Research Institute…