September 28, 2012

Colombia renews controversial mining contract with BHP

The debated contract, that has Colombian authorities divided over the terms under which BHP Billiton should operate the Cerro Matoso nickel mine, found a momentary solution this week after the…

September 28, 2012

AngloAmerican to cut coal output

AngloAmerican (LSE:AAL) plans to implement reductions in coking coal over the next several months with further industry-wide cuts still expected.

September 28, 2012

Hedge funds lay heavy bets on silver, gains spurred by QE3 could outpace gold

Hedge funds have placed major bets on silver due to expectations that the precious metal will outpace gold in the wake of expansionary measures by the world's central banks.

September 28, 2012

Report: ‘High-priced fuel syndrome’ the undiagnosed cause of the ailing global economy

An energy analyst has concluded that the key factor causing the world's economic woes is ”high-priced fuel syndrome“ which induces sluggish growth and range of other ailments.

September 28, 2012

Chinese stimulus spending won’t save Aussie iron ore boom

A senior manager from China's largest listed steel maker has said the government's stimulus package will do little to revive Australia's beleaguered iron ore sector.

September 28, 2012

News release – English – GREAT WESTERN MINERALS GROUP LTD.

Great Western Minerals Group Ltd. announced a Preliminary Economic Assessment update for HOIDAS LAKE, Canada.

September 28, 2012

Balama Graphite Upgraded to 97% Concentrate Grade – SYRAH RESOURCES LIMITED

Syrah Resources Ltd. announced metallurgical results for Balama, Mozambique.

September 27, 2012

$15,000 an ounce for gold would not be absurd: Eveillard

Storied investment guru Jean-Marie Eveillard says frenzied money printing by central banks and Neo-Keynesian stimulus programs adopted by governments around the world could jointly push the price of gold to…

September 27, 2012

Archangel (Batangas) drill results – RED MOUNTAIN MINING LIMITED

Red Mountain Mining Ltd. announced new drilling results for ARCHANGEL (BATANGAS) (KAY TANDA), Philippines.

September 27, 2012

Solvay begins operations at 2 rare earth recycling plants in France

Solvay is officially opening two rare earth recycling units in France today. The plants obtain rare earths from end-of-life equipment such as low-energy light bulbs, batteries or magnets.