February 1, 2012 Zambian gov’t to increase mines ownership to 35% Times of Zambia reports that the Zambian government is planning to increase its share of mining firms from 20% to 35% but is not planning a wholesale nationalization.
February 1, 2012 Vietnam wants decree to “mobilize” citizens’ gold, could sell 500 tonnes. And you were worried about IMF and Paulson dumping bullion Vietnam's central bank wants to "mobilize" gold from citizens which it says are hoarding 300 – 500 tonnes to free up funds for socio-economic development in the communist country.
February 1, 2012 2012 could be the best year so far for manganese producers This year could be the best for manganese producers, particularly for Asian countries, as the "Manganese: Global industry markets and outlook, 2012," released today suggests.
February 1, 2012 Golden Star Resources reboots oxide plant, gains 70,000 ounces production Originally the Bogoso/Prestea oxide plant in Ghana operated from 1990 to 2008, until it was sidelined due to a lack of an adequate oxide ore supply required to keep the…
February 1, 2012 Mining magnate prompts media ownership questions West Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart has doubled her stake in Fairfax Media to add to her shares in Channel 10 and that has prompted questions about why she has and…
February 1, 2012 Goldrush Encounters Gold Mineralization in RAB Drilling Program on Pompoi Permit, Contiguous With Roxgold’s Yaramoko Project in Burkina Faso Goldrush Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:GOD)(OTCQX:GDRRF) ("Goldrush" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the results of a shallow Rotary Air Blast ("RAB") drilling program on the Company's Pompoi permit which…
February 1, 2012 I shoulda, coulda, woulda bought Molycorp. Rare earth miner now up 30% in 2012 after $390 million cash injection Molycorp on Wednesday built on its strong gains since the start of the year after announcing a $390 million cash injection from Chile's Molymet.
February 1, 2012 BHP axes nickel operations in Western Australia BHP Billiton Ltd., the world’s largest mining company and the fourth-largest nickel producer, announced today that is decreasing mining operations at its West Australian locations by 30 percent.
February 1, 2012 Golden Touch Resources Corp.: High Priority Drill Targets Identified by Geophysical Surveys at the Rubik Gold Project (PEL 1124) Golden Touch" or the "Company") (TSX VENTURE:GOT)(FRANKFURT:0GT) is pleased to announce that a significant number of high priority drill targets have been identified by induced polarisation geophysical surveys at the…
February 1, 2012 BHP Billiton exits titanium industry by selling stake in Richards Bay Minerals to Rio Tinto BHP Billiton Limited (ASX:BHP) said Wednesday that it is selling its 37% non-operated interest in South African mineral sands venture Richards Bay Minerals to partner Rio Tinto PLC (LON:RIO). With…
BNP backs gold price to hit $6,000 as rally ‘makes sense’ The gold-silver ratio, while still lower than its two-year average in the 80s, has bounced back, said Wilson, BNP’s director of commodities strategy. February 10, 2026 | 03:14 pm
