February 23, 2011 South Africa to officially launch state mining company SA President Jacob Zuma and Mines Minister Susan Shabangu are expected to preside over the official launch of the African Exploration Mining […]
February 18, 2011 Anglo American reports jump in net profit to $6.54bn The group announced better-than-expected results for the year on the back of higher prices and said it remains positive about the outlook for commodities markets. Anglo American (AAL.L: Quote) (AGLJ.J:Quote),…
February 16, 2011 Bob Casaceli: Cordillera del Condor The Cordillera del Condor region, located on the contentious Ecuador-Peru border, has proven to be rife with precious metals and political risk.
February 10, 2011 Ivanhoe makes major DRC, SA copper discoveries Ivanhoe Mines has made major “Tier 1” copper discoveries in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa, chief executive Robert Friedland […]
February 9, 2011 Japan to invest billions in Africa to compete with China Japan is keen to invest “billions of dollars” in minerals and infrastructure in Africa, trying to catch up to regional rival China […]
February 7, 2011 Harmony’s operating profit is up 33% Gold production was down four percent but operating profit increased 33% at Harmony. The company announced second quarter results on Monday for the period ending Dec. 31, 2010.
February 7, 2011 Higher gold prices push Randgold profits up 43% despite tough year Randgold's full-year profit $120.6M, compared with $84.3M last year. Company proposes to increase dividend by 18% to 20 cents per share; predicts attributable production of 750,000-790,000 ozs for 2011.
February 3, 2011 Great Basin Gold looking to raise $75 million B.C.-based gold company Great Basin Gold is cashing up to the tune of $75 million.
February 3, 2011 SGS to Open Multi-Purpose Commercial Laboratory in Monrovia, Liberia SGS announced plans to open a new multi-purpose laboratory equipped for geochemical and metallurgical testing in Monrovia, Liberia. This new laboratory will be […]
February 2, 2011 BRC forms JV with Rio Tinto to explore for diamonds in DRC Mining Weekly reports: TSX- and JSE-listed BRC DiamondCore has formed a joint venture (JV) with diversified mining group Rio Tinto to resume […]
BHP’s Vicuna unveils $18 billion copper investment in Argentina The project is forecast to average 395,000 tons of copper, 711,000 ounces of gold, and 22.2 million ounces of silver annually over its first 25 years. February 16, 2026 | 01:26 pm
