July 27, 2011 Xstrata to build new zinc mine Xstrata Zinc has announced construction will begin immediately to develop the $246 million Lady Loretta mineral deposit located 140 kilometres north west of Mount Isa.
July 27, 2011 Copper gains as strike enters fifth day at Escondida Copper rose the most in more than two weeks on speculation that a strike at the world’s biggest mine may worsen a global supply shortage. A strike at BHP Billiton…
July 27, 2011 Rebuttal to the ‘Save Palawan’ movement by Nickel Asia Gerard H. Brimo is the speaker for the next Philippine Mining Luncheon on August 5. 2011. His topic is a Rebuttal to the Save Palawan Movement that is calling on Filipinos to support…
July 26, 2011 Harmony preparing for possible strike Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited said that following wage negotiations with the trade unions (National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), Solidarity and UASA) a deadlock was declared yesterday.
July 26, 2011 Newmont to up Ahafo in Ghana gold production to 1.2 million ounces Newmont Ahafo Mine at Kenyase, in the Asutifi District of the Brong Ahafo Region, has targeted to increase its annual gold production to 1.2 million ounces by the year 2014.…
July 26, 2011 Geopulse in the final stages of Utah potash land lease program Geopulse Exploration Inc. (OTCQB: GPLS) (OTCBB: GPLS) has submitted a sealed offer to acquire a large parcel Potash Property Lease in the State ofUtah. The potash lease is located in…
July 26, 2011 Fertilizer costs threaten China’s food security China Daily reported that agricultural development in China is strained because of high potash prices. According to Li Qiang, a spokesperson for Sinochem Group, the international price rise potash fertilizer…
July 26, 2011 Allana Potash acquires title to its Danakhil Potash Project in Ethiopia Allana Potash Corp. (TSX VENTURE:AAA) said the mineral exploration licences for the three mineral concessions in Ethiopia's northeastern Danakil Depression, totaling approximately 150 square kilometers, have been transferred to Allana…
July 26, 2011 Obama forced into pipeline decision as Canada oil sands crude swamps US Reuters reports US lawmakers approved legislation late on Tuesday setting a November 1 deadline for the Obama administration to decide the fate of a proposed $7 billion pipeline to transport…
July 26, 2011 Uranium exploration hotspots Uranium exploration may be described as a combination of science and art with many projects designed from geological concepts and broader based reflections involving a variety of field and laboratory…
Iron ore price nears best close since November on year-end metal rally The steelmaking ingredient advanced for a third straight session in Singapore, climbing nearly 1.8% to as much as $106.55 a ton in intraday trading. December 29, 2025 | 07:51 am
