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US studies new law to speed up one of world’s longest permitting processes

"What is new is the growing awareness of its implications for our nation, particularly in a highly competitive world economy in which the demand for minerals continues to grow, especially in fast growing economies led by China and India."

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2012 | 2:53 pm

Nautilus Minerals lists on OTCQX International

Canada-based Nautilus Minerals Inc. announced today that its common shares are now trading on the OTCQX International for greater access to the U.S. capital markets.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | April 27, 2012 | 1:35 pm

Xstrata pulls out of Donkin Mine project in Eastern Canada

Australian miner Xstrata Coal is pulling out of the Donkin Mine project, which promised to employ as many as 300 people in Cape Breton, Eastern Canada, by 2014.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2012 | 1:26 pm

Give me those 6,000 skilled workers – Rio Tinto

Mining giant Rio Tinto launched today an aggressive recruitment campaign to fill 6,000 vacancies across its 30 operations in Australia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 27, 2012 | 12:51 pm

Randgold aids north Mali

Humanitarian funds raised by Randgold Resources chief executive Mark Bristow's trans-African motorcycle safari in 2010 have been used to make a food donation to people in the north of Mali, which has been afflicted by an uprising by Touareg rebels.

Marketwire - Mining and Metals | April 27, 2012 | 10:14 am

Infographic: Investing in gold

Blueglass, an internet marketing agency, produced the following infographic tracing the history of gold investing. Readers are asked to draw their own conclusions as to whether gold is a suitable investment tool.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 27, 2012 | 6:57 am

Mount Kellett demands Baja CEO quit

Mount Kellett Capital Management, a 20% shareholder in Baja Mining (TSX:BAJ), has escalated the war of words between the two companies by demanding the resignation of Baja CEO John Greenslade following a damning announcement of cost overruns at Baja's Boleo project.

Andrew Topf | April 27, 2012 | 6:07 am