April 24, 2012

Manitou Gold consolidates past producing mines in Goldrock area

This acquisition marks the first time that all three of these highly prospective properties located within the historical Goldrock mining camp have been consolidated under a single operator.

April 24, 2012

Broadcast live today: How James Cameron’s company will mine asteroids

Google's billionaire co-founders Larry Page and Eric Schmidt and filmmaker James Cameron will officially announce today plans to mine asteroids. The company's presentation will be broadcast live today at 1:30…

April 24, 2012

SGS awarded operational contract for Oyu Tolgoi on-site laboratory in Mongolia

SGS has been awarded the operational contract for the on-site laboratory at the Oyu Tolgoi mine in the Southern Gobi Region of Mongolia. This 3 year operational contract was awarded…

April 24, 2012

Harry Winston Diamond Corporation files Annual Report on Form 40-F with SEC

Harry Winston Diamond Corporation (TSX: HW, NYSE: HWD) (the "Company"), has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission its annual report on Form 40-F, which includes the Company's audited…

April 24, 2012

Australian miners face depression and anxiety

Australian health professionals say depression, anxiety, and stress are hidden in workers on most mines and companies should spend more on protecting mental health.

April 24, 2012

When $18 billion is not enough. Rinehart sues Rio Tinto for more iron royalties

Billionaire Australian Gina Rinehart, is taking Rio Tinto to court, demanding the world's third largest miner pay her 2.5% of the income streams from iron ore production at the Channar…

April 24, 2012

Anglo American sells South African Scaw Metals Group for $430 million

Diversified miner Anglo American Plc. (LON:AAL), announced today it has sold the South African Scaw Metals Group business for $430 million to a group of partners, on a move to…

April 24, 2012

News release – English – HUAKAN INTERNATIONAL MINING INC.

Huakan International Mining Inc. completed the Preliminary Economic Assessment for J & L Property, Canada.

April 24, 2012

News release – English – DETOUR GOLD CORP.

Detour Gold Corp. gave an update on its mine construction of DETOUR LAKE/BLOCK A/GOWEST, Canada.

April 24, 2012

Haywood stands firm on 2012 silver forecast despite volatility warnings

Despite growth in investment demand, Haywood Securities' Chris Thompson says silver remains "very much an industrial metal."