April 1, 2012

Once-idled Japanese coal mines back in business

Japan has found a silver lining in the cloud of nuclear plant shutdowns following last year's Fukushima disaster.

April 1, 2012

Proposed Tucson copper mine still faces opposition

The proposed Rosemont Mine south of Tucson still is running into plenty of opposition.

April 1, 2012

Managing Mine Contracts – Snowden

The principles behind successful drafting and management of mining industry contracts This 2-day course focuses on setting up and managing mining contracts. You will learn how to establish a profitable…

April 1, 2012

Mining and Sampling Theory for Mine Technicians and amp; Field Assistants – Snowden

Perth, WA, Australia Contact Name Shannon Aitken Local Phone (08) 9211 8674 Email Website Main Body This 1-day course will give you an understanding of the mine value chain from…

April 1, 2012

Basics of Geology, Mining, and Processing for the Investment Community

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Location St. Andrews Conference Centre Contact Name Kate Cowperthwaite Local Phone 613-533-2230 Email Website Main Body This course is intended for people who are interested in a…

April 1, 2012

Mountaintop mining project moving forward after judge reinstates mine permit

West Virginia's largest-ever mountaintop mining project is moving forward again, after a federal judge ruled the EPA overstepped its authority in rejecting a critical permit.

April 1, 2012

Gold and Silver Mining Stocks Approaching Most Oversold Level Since Start of Bull Market

The following chart shows the performance of mining stocks (XAU) versus the broader stock market (S&P 500). This comparison is useful in identifying periods when mining stocks are oversold or…

April 1, 2012

Aluminum demand continues to lead base metals pack in 2012 13

Aluminum should continue to outpace other base metals in 2012-13, despite softer demand for the past two quarters, said BNP Paribas, a Paris based global banking group.

April 1, 2012

European bailout plan funding could support gold

A boost in the eurozone bailout funds to EUR700 billion from EUR500 billion could support gold.

April 1, 2012

Gold looks vulnerable as demand falters

The big debate in circles last week was not whether there was a case for additional quantitative easing but whether there will be further quantitative easing by the US Federal…