February 13, 2012

Another Zimbabwe diamond mine gets OK

International diamond watchdog the Kimberley Process (KP) has certified Zimbabwe's Diamond Mining Company to sell gems from the violence-tainted Marange fields, state media reported on Sunday.

February 13, 2012

Chinese company invests in Canadian Zinc

Canadian Zinc Corp., the company developing a new zinc mine in the Northwest Territories, announced a major share purchase by a Chinese investor today.

February 13, 2012

Canada Lithium Announces C$75-million Debt and US$17-million Mine Fleet Financing; Project Construction on Schedule

Canada Lithium Corp. (TSX: CLQ) (OTCQX: CLQMF) is pleased to announce that The Bank of Nova Scotia (“Scotiabank”) and Caterpillar Financial (“CAT”) have provided credit-approved commitments to Canada Lithium Corp.…

February 13, 2012

Another bad bay for mining in Canada

Solid Gold Resources Corp. ("Solid Gold") (TSX VENTURE:SLD) reports that The Wahgoshig First Nation has issued a claim against Her Majesty The Queen In Right of Ontario and Solid Gold…

February 12, 2012

Rio Tinto’s Diamond Income +6.6 pct in 2011

Heavy rains at Argyle (above) in 2011 led to lower production and a need to add $0.5 billion to the underground project (IDEX Online News) – Rio Tinto diamond revenues…

February 12, 2012

Zimbabwe diamond miner gets ‘watchdog approval’ (AFP)

HARARE (AFP) - International diamond watchdog the Kimberley Process (KP) has certified Zimbabwe's Diamond Mining Company to sell gems from the violence-tainted Marange fields, state media reported on Sunday.The firm,…

February 12, 2012

Teck Resources: a wager on metallurgical coal

Teck Resources ( TCK ) is a diversified miner with a heavy emphasis on coal, copper and zinc. It will need strong metallurgical coal prices to repeat its results.

February 10, 2012

Colorado Resources announces Kinross enters into Red Sky joint venture

COLORADO RESOURCES LTD. (TSX VENTURE:CXO) ("Colorado" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has completed $500,000 of expenditure requirements under the terms of an Exploration Agreement with Kinross Gold…

February 10, 2012

Century Iron Mines Corporation announces Duncan Lake iron ore project phase II drilling, update

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February 9, 2012

Rare Element Files December 31 Second Quarter Financial Results and Update on Preliminary Feasibility Study for Bear Lodge Project

The net loss for the second quarter ended December 31, 2011 totaled $10.1 million or $0.23 per share as compared to a net loss of $2.6 million or $0.07 per…