October 17, 2012 U3O8 Corp. Further Optimizes Metallurgical Process on the Berlin Project, Colombia Canada's U3O8 had optimized the metallurgical process at its Berlin uranium project, in Colombia, and found that by adding an acetic-acid (vinegar) leach step to the process by which the…
October 17, 2012 Gulf in cost of borrowing reflects diverging fortunes of BHP and Fortescue A gulf of difference in the cost of financing for Fortescue (ASX:FMG) and BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) draws into relief the diverging outlook for the two iron ore stalwarts.
October 17, 2012 Australian PM open to uranium sales to India Uranium sales are set to be a key issue of discussions between Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard and her counterparts in New Delhi during an official visit to India.
October 16, 2012 Gold Fields issues ultimatum to 15,000 striking miners Gold Fields Ltd. (NYSE, JSE:GFI) said Tuesday it will dismiss all miners who fail to return to work by Thursday at its KDC West and Beatrix plants, as the company…
October 16, 2012 Ivanplats raises $305 million in biggest global IPO since Glencore Africa-focused Canadian miner Ivanplats Ltd, founded by billionaire Robert Friedland, raised over Cdn$300 million ($305 million) in its initial public offering in Toronto on Tuesday, after selling shares at $4.75…
October 16, 2012 Analysts warn miners of coup d’état risks in Mauritania Mining companies with interests in Mauritania will face some challenges, but no major disturbances in the event of a coup d'état in the northwest African country, whose President was shot…
October 16, 2012 Unique Enhanced Abrasion Resistant Stitched Boots Bring Increased Durability For Offshore, Rail and Construction Workers. Rock Fall (UK) Ltd releases the Titanium RF4500 boot, with stitching that provides a higher level of resistance to abrasion from limestone, oil and Tarmac, making it perfect for Oil…
October 16, 2012 African countries risk harming own economies by seeking short-term mining gains: CEO African governments risk harming their own economies by trying to squeeze quick returns from the mining companies in their countries, said Tuesday Randgold Resources’ (LON:RRS) chief executive Mark Bristow.
October 16, 2012 South African mine robot research nearing commercial phase The state-sponsored, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research has focused its attention on two mining robots and is now looking to enter into commercial ventures.
October 16, 2012 Harry Winston lowers Diavik diamond mine production target Harry Winston Diamond Corp. (TSX:HW, NYSE:HWD) reduced Tuesday its 2012 production target for the Diavik mine to 7.4 million carats as the operation shifts its efforts to concentrate on processing…
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
