September 29, 2012 Toyota tries on the mining helmet: buys lithium deposit in Argentina Toyota, one of the leading automakers in the world, bought this week a 25% stake in Salar de Olaroz lithium and potassium project in Argentina to ensure supply for it…
September 29, 2012 Latin America poised to become uranium superpower Uranium exploration and production is on a fast track in Latin American, as investors begin to realize that a few small-cap companies are controlling deposits that could be worth billions…
September 28, 2012 Norilsk Nickel approves capex cuts for 2012 MMC Norilsk Nickel has announced that the company’s board of directors has approved a reduction in investment expenditure for 2012, as proposed by the management.
September 28, 2012 Russia boosts titanium and magnesium production According to Russia's federal statistics agency, the country's output of raw titanium rose by 31.8% during the first eight months of 2012.
September 28, 2012 SGS Announces Geochemistry Sample Preparation Facility in Myanmar The Yangon facility continues to expand the reach of SGS’ unmatched geochemistry network. Samples will be prepared in-country and delivered as pulps to SGS’ existing laboratories in the Asia Pacific…
September 28, 2012 Metso has obtained EUR 400 million of new long-term funding Metso Corporation issues an EUR 400 million 7-year Eurobond under the company's EMTN (Euro Medium Term Note) program. The notes carry a fixed coupon of 2.75 percent. The issue was…
September 28, 2012 Rio Tinto-OMC $2 billion join venture to be shelved A 17-year-old agreement to develop about $2 billion worth in iron ore deposits between, mining giant Rio Tinto and state-own Odisha Mining Corporation , is about to be nothing but…
September 28, 2012 Global Mining Industry Participates at Ritchie Bros. US$76 million Grand Opening auction in North Carolina Mining equipment highlights included more than 60 Caterpillar D11 crawler tractors sold-the first time in the world a selection like this is sold in one day
September 28, 2012 $1.5 million gigantic diamond unearthed in Russia A jaw-dropping 158.2-carat diamond worth over $1.5 million, which was discovered in Russia early this month by Alrosa, was shown to the public for the first time Thursday.
September 28, 2012 Risks for oil and mining companies rising in Colombia – report Colombia's booming mining and oil industries are likely to be the centre of terrorist attacks over the coming months as soldiers and guerrillas fight on the battlefield, while their delegations…
Platinum miners favour payouts over projects even as prices surge Despite strong prices, mining executives are wary of launching new projects without evidence of sustained long-term price stability. February 11, 2026 | 10:30 am
