March 19, 2012

Has the earth ever run out of a natural resource?

“Has the Earth ever run out of a natural resource?” This intriguing question was posed to me nearly two years ago by producer Niall McGee of Canada’s Business News Network…

March 19, 2012

Gradall’s XL 5100 IV highway-speed excavator delivers superior performance

Gradall Industries’ XL 5100 IV is a more versatile, productive, highway-speed excavator than any other in its weight class. At 57,670 lbs, it allows for faster travel than ever before,…

March 19, 2012

Ecuador on the verge of closing second large-scale mining deal

Ecuador’s government and Canada’s Kinross Gold could sign an agreement in June to develop the long-delayed “Fruta del Norte” gold project, the country’s largest mine, reports local newspaper El Telégrafo.

March 19, 2012

Drilling Continues to Intersect Strong Potash Expanding the Deposit and Confirming Continuity

("Allana" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has intersected two zones of strong potash mineralization in Holes DK-11-32, DK-11-33, and DK-11-34 ("Holes 32, 33,and 34"). All Holes…

March 19, 2012

Timken named to Ethisphere Institute’s list of the world’s most ethical companies

The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for 2012 by the Ethisphere Institute, an international organization focused on the advancement of…

March 19, 2012

Commodity prices drive TSX up, while Wall Street opened mixed

The Toronto Stock Exchange opened this morning moderately higher as commodity prices increased driven mainly by traders’ hopes of a U.S. housing market in recovery mode.

March 19, 2012

Australia’s controversial coal and iron mining tax passes the Senate

The Australian Senate approved today a mining legislation that imposes a 30% tax on coal and iron ore miners, allowing the government to take a larger part of profits from…

March 19, 2012

McEwen Mining Announces Resource and Reserve Increases at the San Jose Mine in Argentina

McEwen Mining Inc. (NYSE:MUX)(TSX:MUX) is pleased to announce an updated resource and reserve estimate for the San José mine (49%). The San José mine had a great 2011. Not only…

March 19, 2012

Clean up one of mining’s dirtiest industries – REE experts

Industry experts say the key to ending China's monopoly on rare earths is for other nations to help clean up the industry instead of freeing up trade.

March 19, 2012

Pilbara Cu-Zn Project – Feasibility Study Update – VENTUREX RESOURCES LIMITED

Venturex Resources Ltd. updated the Feasibility Study results for WHIM CREEK/MONS CUPRI, Australia.