January 5, 2012 Israel diamond trade up double-digits for 2011 The Israeli diamond industry reports that its diamond trade grew double-digits in 2011 despite a slowdown in activity worldwide in the fourth quarter.
January 5, 2012 ABB’s synchronous reluctance motor and drive package wins Automation Award ABB's new, highly energy-efficient synchronous reluctance motor and drive package has won the 2011 Automation Award. ABB says "the package represents a breakthrough that combines best-in-class energy efficiency and customer…
January 4, 2012 First Quantum suspends production at its copper/gold mine in Zambia First Quantum announced that it is suspending production at its 80%-owned Kansanshi copper/gold mine in Zambia due to a labour dispute that started yesterday.
January 4, 2012 LME copper falls as Europe worries offset US optimism London copper fell on Wednesday, snapping two days of gains, as worries that the financial crisis in the euro zone will slow […]
January 4, 2012 REE International in Advanced Negotiations to Acquire Mining Property in Bolivia BOSTON, MA--(Marketwire - Jan 4, 2012) - REE International, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: REEI) (the "Company"), a U.S. based mineral exploration company focused on the exploration and production of rare earth elements,…
January 4, 2012 Scientists worry about a greenhouse feedback loop as the permafrost warms up Given that the earth's temperature is rising, sciencetists are investigating if gases trapped in the permafrost are going to be released and what effect it will this have on the…
January 4, 2012 Solitario Exploration and Royalty up for the week after zinc drill results Solitario Exploration & Royalty (TSE:SLR) said today that its drilling results at its Bongará zinc joint venture project in Peru were "outstanding".
January 4, 2012 Gold rises on Iran concerns Gold futures rose for a third consecutive session this morning, overcoming pressure from a stronger US dollar as investors moved to the metal as a safe-harbour from political tensions over…
January 4, 2012 Mining magnate built ice road to Nunavut John Zigarlick Jr., who spearheaded construction of a pioneering winter mining road in the North, died Dec. 16 in Edmonton. He was 74.
January 4, 2012 Potash Corp shares dip on grain prices, brokerage rating TORONTO (Reuters) – Shares of Canadian fertilizer maker Potash Corp (POT.TO: Quote) POT.N fell roughly 2.5 percent on Wednesday after a dip in grain […]
China’s Premier inspects rare earth facilities, hints at leverage in US rivalry Li Qiang inspected rare earth facilities in the southern province of Jiangxi on Tuesday. February 10, 2026 | 04:26 pm
