EU watching rare market closely, determined to secure supplies – trade chief
Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, the region’s trade chief said it was determined to secure supplies of the metals […]
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Colombia’s president called for a safety review of the country’s mines on Thursday, following Wednesday’s explosion that killed 21 miners at an […]
PotashCorp CEO says company is essentially, ‘sold out’ in Q1
As PotashCorp reported the second highest sales in its history, CEO Bill Doyle forecast a record 9.5 million to 10 million tonnes […]
Rockwell Diamonds provides an update on flooding in the Northern Cape and North West Provinces
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Western Canada’s Teck mine faces strike
United Steelworkers union says dispute based on retirement benefits. Jan 30 deadline set for Elkview steel-making coal mine, unless outstanding issues resolved.
RUSAL co-owner says he expects new Norilsk offer
RUSAL, the world’s top aluminium producer, expects a new offer from Norilsk Nickel for its 25 percent stake in the nickel giant, […]
De Beers set to restart Gahcho Kue diamond mine project
A new diamond mine in Canada’s North is again in front of regulators after a recovery in international markets for the sparkly […]
Freeport’s top 2011 priority–‘Capex, capex, capex’
Phoenix-based Freeport-McMoRan has reported reserves of 120.5 billion pounds of copper, 35.3 million ounces of gold, and 3.39 billion pounds of moly.
South Korea to more than triple 2011 minerals investment
The country said local firms were expected to more than triple investment in mineral development as they intensify their search for rare metals.
