April 30, 2012 Chinese firm has plans to revive Uganda’s Kilembe copper/cobalt mine Gingko Energy Company plans to spend $100 million over five years to revive production at the Kilembe copper/cobalt mine, which was abandoned in the early 1980s due to political turmoil.
April 30, 2012 Mongolia’s mine law change unlikely to be retroactive – minister Vice finance minister, Chuluun Ganhuyag, says the proposed new law will only apply to investment in certain deposits, but the list will go beyond the country's current list of strategic…
April 30, 2012 Japanese joining Indians, Chinese as major gold buyers According to Michael Lombardi, lead contributor to Profit Confidential, there is mounting evidence of large amounts of buying in the gold market by India, China and now, Japan.
April 29, 2012 Silver import in Gujarat jumps by 194 pct in 2011-12 There has been a sharp rise in import of silver in Gujarat for the year 2011-12 compared to the previous year owing to better returns on investments in the precious…
April 29, 2012 Indian economy to grow despite politics over policy paralysis: Lakshmi Mittal NRI business tycoon Lakshmi N Mittal on Sunday said India's economy will continue to grow despite politics over policy paralysis.
April 29, 2012 S Korea to pursue energy and infrastructure projects worth USD 11.1 billion in Venezuela Yonhap reported that South Korea will pursue 5 energy and infrastructure development projects in Venezuela worth USD 11.1 billion that could open new business opportunities for local companies in the…
April 29, 2012 Gold soars in India to new high on frantic buying Gold prices surged for the third consecutive trading session on Saturday to touch a new peak at the bullion market in Mumbai, driven by consistent investment and speculative demand.
April 29, 2012 20.5% surge in Japan’s diamond imports With the exception of a minute decline in January, polished diamonds imports by Japan completed a yearlong rise in March.
April 27, 2012 Social responsibility in mining is basic risk management, not feel-good projects Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives by mining companies operating in emerging markets in South America, Africa and Asia have become a crucial part of doing business as “above-ground risks are quickly…
April 25, 2012 Indian consortium among firms shortlisted for Afghan copper, gold assets A consortium of Indian firms is among 25 companies shortlisted to invest in new copper and gold deposits in Afghanistan.
Copper poised for best year since 2009 after December surge All six base metals on the LME are headed for annual gains in a year that’s seen an array of supply-side pressures. December 24, 2025 | 10:11 am
