October 19, 2010

Gold and Silver’s Daily Review for 19th October 2010

Treasury Secretary Mr. Timothy Geithner started yesterday that the U.S. would not devalue the dollar to increase its trade competitiveness.   This, mistakenly, […]

October 18, 2010

Gold is the one sure bet amidst the current global currency crisis

Ten years ago when gold was trading below $300 an ounce the universal manta was, “sell gold.”  Central banks were selling or […]

October 4, 2010

SKM opens new office in Shanghai

Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM) officially opened its office in Shanghai, China, on 28 September 2010, in keeping with the firm’s focus on […]

September 22, 2010

Mechel Signs Protocol of Intent with China National Coal Group

Mechel OAO (NYSE: MTL), one of the leading Russian mining and metals companies,  has signed a Protocol of Intent with China National […]

September 21, 2010

China Export Cuts Good for Rare Earth Juniors

The world of rare earth element mining is heating up as a result of China cutting exports of the minerals. Prices of […]

August 30, 2010

UBB blast persuades MSHA to issue guidelines for industry compliance with ventilation regulations

As a result of troubling testimony heard in a recent field hearing regarding the explosion of Massey Energy’s Upper Big Branch mine, […]

August 2, 2010

China has a great appetite for mining assets

China, a country that already consumes a third of the world’s copper and 40% of its base metals, is on a buying […]

July 19, 2010

Increasing prices, demand lead to increase in mining projects

The increase in the gold price, the stability of the platinum price and increasing demand for copper, iron-ore and coal from China […]

June 29, 2010

Caterpillar to Increase Excavator Production in China 400% by 2014

In support of its long-term global strategy for meeting customer demand for excavators, and recognizing the rapid expansion of opportunities in the […]

June 28, 2010

Riversdale Mining signs agreements with Chinese venture partners for the development of the Zambeze Coal Project, Mozambique

Riversdale Mining Limited (ASX: RIV) has signed a non‐binding Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) with Wuhan Iron and Steel (Group) Corporation (“WISCO”) and […]