September 9, 2011

BHP fears risk in Guinea project

Sovereign risk issues are slowing BHP's alumina project in Guinea. BHP Billiton is spending money hand over fist expanding its global production capacity.

September 9, 2011

Rio Tinto invests US$310 million for Pilbara coastal water project

Rio Tinto will invest US$310 million to assure a sustainable water supply for its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, ensuring a sufficient resource to accommodate…

September 9, 2011

Bitcoin proves once again the underlying problem with gold: Krugman

Bitcoin, a new and private form of currency exchange, got some attention from Paul Krugman in a column who drew parallels between it and gold, finding that both markets are…

September 9, 2011

Coalcorp Strengthens Its Board of Directors

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 9, 2011) - Coalcorp Mining Inc. (TSX VENTURE:CCJ) ("Coalcorp") is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Dumas to its Board of Directors. Mr. Dumas is…

September 9, 2011

Hecla Mining and Great Panther Silver brace for downturn in demand

A noticeable drop in worldwide manufacturing data has led to concerns regarding industrial demand for silver. The global manufacturing purchasing managers index released by JPMorgan and Markit, a closely watched…

September 9, 2011

Mustang Minerals Corp.: Corporate Update

TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Sept. 9, 2011) - Mustang Minerals Corp. (TSX VENTURE:MUM)(FRANKFURT:NJF) ("Mustang") today released a corporate, exploration and project development update. The Company is progressing with a feasibility stud...

September 9, 2011

Sama Resources resumes drilling at its Samapleu poly-metallic project and announces new results at its Samapleu Ni-Cu deposit and Sipilou south Ni laterite project

Sama Resources Inc. ("Sama" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that drilling has resumed at the Samapleu property in Côte d'Ivoire using 2 drill rigs. The current drilling campaign…

September 9, 2011

South America is a resource force with $216 billion in mining project development, an industrial info news alert

SUGAR LAND, TX--(Marketwire - Sep 9, 2011) - Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- South America, home to vast mineral resources, will remain an attractive place for…

September 9, 2011

China Shenhua reaps profits in CTL project

China Shenhua Group made a profit from its pioneering direct coal-to-liquids (CTL) project in the first half of this year, raising hopes that the world's second largest oil consuming nation…

September 9, 2011

China coastal freight rises for 5th week in a row

The freight rate for coal vessels from Qinhuangdao to southern coastal ports has been rising for the fifth week in a row, according to industry portal China Coal Resource (CCR).