March 26, 2012 Congolese families take Canadian mining company to the Supreme Court The Canadian Association Against Impunity (CAAI), which represents several human rights groups and non-governmental organizations, filed today a last-minute plea at the Supreme Court against Canadian miner Anvil Mining Limited…
March 26, 2012 Aquila and Vale take a break on coal sales dispute A legal clash between Brazilian mining giant Vale (NYX:VALE) and Australia's Aquila Resources (ASX: AQA) has taken a step towards resolution this morning after the companies announced they’ve reached an…
March 25, 2012 What a Mulcair win means for miners Canada has a fresh face leading the government in waiting, and Thomas Mulcair may be the most pragmatic choice to lead the left-leaning NDP.
March 24, 2012 Zinc sees end to metal fatigue Zinc could soon be in the pink. The metal used primarily to galvanize steel has slumped 20% from last year's highs, under pressure from ample mine supply and a slowing…
March 23, 2012 Romania to sell biggest copper mine in auction According to the country's foreign ministry it has received 4 bids, all from foreign miners, including OZ Minerals and Dundee Holdings, for the copper mine
March 23, 2012 Open outcry: Four bidders line up for Romania’s state copper mine auction Romania received four bids for its biggest copper mine, Cupru Min Abrud, and will sell the company in an auction on March 26, the economy ministry said on Friday.
March 23, 2012 American reality TV Show “Black Gold” sparks anger in Australia An American reality TV show following a Texas drill rig and its workers has drawn the ire of some in Australia’s drilling industry.
March 23, 2012 RMB should become settlement currency of more imported commodities, Deutsche Bank Ma Jun, chief economist from Deutsche Bank (DB) (China) released a report today, saying that RMB should be come the settlement currency of more imported commodities. The move fo llows…
March 23, 2012 Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico the top five mining projects’ destinations In its annual ranking of countries in terms of political risks for mining investment, the mineral industry advisory firm Behre Dolbear, has ranked Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil and Mexico as…
March 23, 2012 Aussie miners find Latin love Australian miners are setting up in remote outback areas in a land enjoying a resources boom - Chile.
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