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GATA’s Bill Murphy alleges silver manipulation by JP Morgan

Bill Murphy, the controversial head of the Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee (GATA) alleges that JP Morgan engaged in ongoing silver manipulation, and that the company's suspension of such operations were responsible for a dive in silver prices in January 2011.

Marc Howe | July 20, 2012 | 3:34 am

Sprint Capital acquires Kazakh potash project

Hong Kong private equity firm Sprint Capital has announced the acquisition of a major potash project in the western part of Kazakhstan.

Marc Howe | July 20, 2012 | 1:39 am

Jupiter Mines announces $125 million capital raising to support manganese and iron ore ops.

Jupiter Mines, headed by former BHP Billiton chief Brian Gilbertson, has announced plans to raise AUD$125 million for the expansion of South African and Western Australian resource projects.

Marc Howe | July 20, 2012 | 1:18 am

Japanese investors edgy over Australian mining disputes

Japanese investors are becoming increasingly anxious over industrial relations in the Australian mining sector, in the wake of a long-standing dispute involving Mitsubishi and BHP Queensland coal operations which has now entered its 19th month.

Marc Howe | July 20, 2012 | 12:24 am

Recruitment Strategy: Free Camp for High School Students in Queensland

The Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy in collaboration with Xstrata offers a free education camp for high school students, as reported on […]

Susanne Iberle | July 19, 2012 | 11:58 pm

Nickel inventories at 13-month high. ‘No hint’ of demand pick-up

Ample stocks of ore and metal in China, together with overcapacity outside China, means that the nickel market is unlikely to get particularly tight for the foreseeable future.

MINING.com Editor | July 19, 2012 | 10:31 pm

Rare earth mining rights in China have just been cut in half

The Chinese government has halved the number of rare earth mining rights in the country pulling 65 permits in all, according to a report by ChinaDaily USA.

Michael Allan McCrae | July 19, 2012 | 10:16 pm

The silent, stealthy and subtle bear market that could be a monster: Richard Russell

King World News got heaps of bad news from newsletter legend Richard Russell who tells readers to cut back, get rid of debt and prepare for the worst .

Michael Allan McCrae | July 19, 2012 | 9:14 pm

Kennady Diamonds up 7% after kimberlite find

Kennady Diamonds Inc. (TSX-V: KDI) added 7% on Thursday after announcing the first new kimberlite discovery at the its 100%-owned Kennady North diamond project in Canada's Northwest Territories.

Frik Els | July 19, 2012 | 8:26 pm

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