SilverCrest posts record quarterly silver production
Mexico-focused SilverCrest Mines has logged a record level of silver output for the third quarter of 2012.
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Gulf in cost of borrowing reflects diverging fortunes of BHP and Fortescue
A gulf of difference in the cost of financing for Fortescue (ASX:FMG) and BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) draws into relief the diverging outlook for the two iron ore stalwarts.
Australian PM open to uranium sales to India
Uranium sales are set to be a key issue of discussions between Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and her counterparts in New Delhi during an official visit to India.
What will the price of gold be in January 2014?
By Jeff Clark, Casey Research While many of us at Casey Research don’t like making price predictions, and certainly ones accompanied […]
Gold Fields issues ultimatum to 15,000 striking miners
Gold Fields Ltd. (NYSE, JSE:GFI) said Tuesday it will dismiss all miners who fail to return to work by Thursday at its KDC West and Beatrix plants, as the company has lost over 65,000 ounces of gold production because of strikes at its South African operations.
Ivanplats raises $305 million in biggest global IPO since Glencore
Africa-focused Canadian miner Ivanplats Ltd, founded by billionaire Robert Friedland, raised over Cdn$300 million ($305 million) in its initial public offering in Toronto on Tuesday, after selling shares at $4.75 each, on the lower end of the marketed range.
Analysts warn miners of coup d’état risks in Mauritania
Mining companies with interests in Mauritania will face some challenges, but no major disturbances in the event of a coup d'état in the northwest African country, whose President was shot and flown to France for medical treatment on Sunday, say analysts.
African countries risk harming own economies by seeking short-term mining gains: CEO
African governments risk harming their own economies by trying to squeeze quick returns from the mining companies in their countries, said Tuesday Randgold Resources’ (LON:RRS) chief executive Mark Bristow.
