Queensland coal mines now threatened by massive cyclone
Forecasters warn Cyclone Yasi, similar in size and strength to Hurricane Katrina, may sweep deep inland, generating winds of up to 280 […]
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Centamin Egypt gold operations unaffected by political unrest
The miner says its operations have been unaffected by the civil and political unrest in the country and forecasts higher production in […]
Stellar Diamonds: encouraging initial diamond results from Droujba Kimberlite pipe in Guinea
Stellar Diamonds plc, the London listed (AIM:STEL) diamond mining and exploration company focused on West Africa, is pleased to report encouraging initial diamond recoveries from drill core samples of the Company's 100% owned Droujba kimberlite pipe in
Toro achieves majority ownership in Birrindudu uranium JV in WA with Cameco
Toro Energy Limited ("Toro" / ASX: TOE) is pleased to announce that, following expenditure of more than A$1million and successful completion of five Reverse Circulation (RC) and thirteen aircore drill holes, Toro has achieved a majority 50.01% ownership
BHP puts coal prospecting rights up for sale in SA
Mining Weekly reports that BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa (Becsa) will divest some of its currently undeveloped coal prospecting rights to […]
Total’s Joslyn oil sands mine approved
A review panel has conditionally approved Alberta’s nineth oil sands mine, giving its blessing to an application from French energy giant Total […]
Deal reached in Labrador nickel strike
Brazilian mining giant Vale has reached a tentative settlement in an 18-month-long strike with workers at its Voisey’s Bay nickel mine in […]
Moly Mines receives $250 million of help from China Development Bank to develop molybdenum/copper mine
Moly Mines Ltd. announced on Sunday that it received a commitment letter from the China Development Bank for US$250 million to be […]
Selwyn Resources up 30% after high-grade drill results
Selwyn Resources is up 30% after high-grade drill results were released today. The assay results are from drilling the 98/99-lenses of the XY Central deposit.