March 26, 2012

Takara and Axiom Gold and Silver Corp. announce a business combination transaction

Jennifer Boyle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Takara states: "This Transaction, and Dr. Larson's appointment, ends our search to bring in technical expertise at the executive level. We believe…

March 26, 2012

GIW Froth Pump prevents airlock shutdowns at Mondo Minerals Talc Plant

GIW Industries, the leader in the design, manufacture and application of heavy-duty, centrifugal slurry pumps, announced that global talc producer Mondo Minerals has installed GIW's High Volume Froth (HVF) pump…

March 26, 2012

Canadian Monument busts gold thieving at its Malaysian Selinsing mine

Canadian-based gold producer Monument Mining Limited (TSX-V: MMY) informed it busted a gold stealing syndicate at the Selinsing Gold Mine in Malaysia.

March 26, 2012

Russia gold output growth to slow in 2012 – union

The Gold Industrialists' Union says the country's gold production growth could slow to 3% this year owing to declining output from key several mines.

March 26, 2012

Gold Fields says skills shortage is mining’s biggest concern

Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland says the escalating shortage of skilled workers is a major concern for executives globally as the industry presses ahead with projects in increasingly tough and…

March 26, 2012

BHP Billiton aluminum chief leaves amongst poor safety rumours

In a brief and low profile announcement, BHP Billiton said last week that it was replacing its Aluminum President, Jon Dudas, giving no reason for his sudden departure, nor a…

March 26, 2012

Bravo Gold announces approval of share consolidation; gives a corporate and exploration update

The company plans an aggressive 2012 exploration and development program on the Homestake Ridge and Kinskuch properties located in northwestern British Columbia that will concentrate on the drill delineation of…

March 26, 2012

HSBC hires Simon Francis to head metals and mining research

HSBC has hired three analysts from Samsung Securities, including industry veteran Simon Francis, to expand its metals and mining research team, as the global bank seeks to develop its research…

March 26, 2012

Coal India’s 180 mining projects awaiting nod

As many as 180 proposals of Coal India (CIL) are awaiting forestry clearance from the Centre and state governments, Parliament was informed today.

March 26, 2012

Activist to sue mining billionaire Clive Palmer over CIA claims

An anti-coal seam gas activist says he intends to sue mining billionaire Clive Palmer for accusing him of treason.