October 10, 2012 First Majestic produces a record 2.44 million silver equivalent ounces in third quarter Production at its four operating mines in Mexico increased 36% in the third quarter of 2012, compared to the same period last year.
October 10, 2012 Xstrata begins coal job cuts in Australia Xstrata Coal (LON:XTA) began to reduce its workforce across its Australian coal operations by firing its first 40 permanent employees out of the 600 announced cuts.
October 10, 2012 Stronger yuan will cheapen commodities for China: Leeb Renowned investment guru Stephen Leeb says China is pushing for a stronger yuan in order to cut the cost of its commodities purchases.
October 10, 2012 Tenders for coal, oil and gas rights trigger the ire of Queensland miners The Queensland government's decision to auction licenses for oil, coal and gas exploration has triggered widespread complaint within the mining sector of the Australian tropical state.
October 10, 2012 Chinese copper consumption to drop for the first time in four years China's copper consumption levels are set to fall for the first time since 2008 on the country's easing growth and the resulting tepid demand for commodities.
October 9, 2012 Rio to cut jobs on concerns over China slowdown Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO) has announced further retrenchments and cost cutting measures due to concerns that the slowdown in China's economic growth will be more pronounced than expected.
October 9, 2012 What can miners expect from Chavez re-election and his ’21st century Bolivarian revolution’? Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez’s easy re-election has given him another six years as the head of the oil-rich South American country. It has also given mining and oil companies another…
October 9, 2012 Royal Canadian Mint delivers a bounty of new collector coins The Royal Canadian Mint unwrapped bountiful array of new collector coins.
October 9, 2012 Canadian Timmins Gold Corp reports bullion output surge Canadian Timmins Gold Corp. (TSE:TMM) said Tuesday it produced 25,153 ounces of gold from its San Francisco mine in Sonora, Mexico, in the third quarter. This represents nearly 49% more…
October 9, 2012 Anglo Asian gold production on the rise Anglo Asian Mining disclosed Tuesday a surge in gold production at its flagship gold, copper and silver mine, in Azerbaijan, in the third quarter.
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
