North American Tungsten Corporation Ltd.: Cantung mine back in production
Stephen Leahy, Chairman & CEO, stated: "Having three bridges installed and functioning in just over a week's time is an exceptional accomplishment.
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Coal prices sink again as Chinese storage yards near capacity
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Rio Tinto makes first coal shipment from Mozambique
Giant miner Rio Tinto said Monday that it has started exporting premium hard coking coal from its Mozambique Benga Mine, its first shipment of 34,000 tons has left the Port of Beira and is bound for an Indian steel mill.
Coeur d’Alene evaluating Argentina mine, offers $350m in senior notes
US-based precious metals producer Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp said Monday it would evaluate strategic and operational alternatives for its silver and gold Martha mine in Argentina to reduce its high operating costs during the rest of the mine’s short expected life.
