February 23, 2012

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited: Kvanefjeld Project-Major Technical Breakthrough: Atmospheric Leaching Extracts 90-95% of Uranium and Heavy Rare Earths

Greenland Minerals and Energy Limited (ASX:GGG) ("GMEL" or "the Company") is pleased to provide an update on metallurgical developments that continue to enhance the Kvanefjeld multi-element project ( uranium rare…

February 23, 2012

Paramount Gold and Silver Reports Silver Grades Up to 1,896 g/Tonne From New Drilling at San Miguel Project in Mexico

Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. (NYSE Amex:PZG)(TSX:PZG)(FRANKFURT:P6G)(WKN:A0HGKQ) ("Paramount") today reported some of the highest silver grades yet discovered at its 100% owned San Miguel Project in Mexico.

February 23, 2012

New Brunswick is the new world’s top mining jurisdiction

Eastern Canada’s New Brunswick claimed the top spot at the world’s most attractive jurisdiction for mineral exploration and development list, released by the Fraser Institute today.

February 23, 2012

Yamana books $81 million impairment loss

Despite unbeat quarter with 29% increase in revenues, Yamana also took a $81 million non-cash impairment loss on investments in available-for-sale securities recorded in the quarter.

February 23, 2012

Rio Tinto discovers Australia’s biggest rough pink diamond at Argyle

Australia's biggest pink rough diamond has been discovered at Rio Tinto's Argyle mine, the world's largest producer of rare pink diamonds.

February 23, 2012

The leading refined tin producers generally reported lower 2011 output

The table below shows the results of a survey of the leading refined tin producers carried out by ITRI. Of the companies covered, half reported a decline in production last…

February 23, 2012

Regional Trade School for Broken Hill

A regional trade school linking five colleges across the far west is nearing completion. The school will involve linking students at Menindee, Ivanhoe, Wilcannia, Broken Hill and Willyama. The five…

February 23, 2012

New mine portable refuge chamber from MineARC Systems

MineARC Systems has launched a new ultra-portable refuge chamber range designed for tight underground confines such as single entry-headings and development areas - the HRM-ELVP (Hard Rock Mine - Extra Low…

February 23, 2012

Pan American Silver increases proven and probable mineral reserves after successful 2011 exploration campaign

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Feb. 22, 2012) - (All amounts in US dollars unless otherwise stated and all production figures are approximate)

February 23, 2012

iPhone app for conveyor calculations

Superior Industries, an American manufacturer of conveying equipment and conveyor components, has completed development of its first iPhone app. Known as "ConveyCalc," the free app is available for download in…