October 9, 2011

Iamgold’s Suriname mine breaks output record

Rosebel Goldmines (RGM) has achieved a record production in Brokopondo of nearly 400,000 troy ounces (12,440 kilos) of gold. RGM’s parent company IamGold announces this in its annual report for…

October 7, 2011

Centaurus reports 65% increase at Jambreiro

Centaurus Metals (ASX:CTM) slipped back to 72 cents after rising to 78 cents Thursday, on news of a positive resource estimate from its flagship Jambreiro iron ore project in Brazil.…

October 7, 2011

Selling to the rich? Look to the US not China or India

A new report from research firm TNS could have implications for mining. A survey of affluent households around the world — defined as greater than $100,000 — found that 80%…

October 7, 2011

Brazil’s iron ore export volume up 19 percent in August over July

Brazil's iron ore export value in August this year rose by 25 percent compared to the same month last year, increasing to $4.5 billion, according to the information released by…

October 7, 2011

Luna Gold Corp.: Aurizona Gold Mine Third Quarter Production Update

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - Oct. 7, 2011) - Luna Gold Corp. (TSX VENTURE:LGC) ("Luna" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its gold production update for the Aurizona Gold Mine…

October 7, 2011

Codelco joins ICMM and Kloppers takes over from Adkerson

ICMM has welcomed Codelco - Corporación Nacional del Cobre de Chile - as its latest member company. Diego Hernández, President and CEO of Codelco, took part in his first meeting…

October 6, 2011

Alamos Gold Lifts Production 9 pct at Mexico Mine, Revs Climb 38 pct; Reaffirms Guidance

Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI.TO) said Q3 production at its flagship Mulatos mine in Mexico rose 9% over year-ago levels, reaching 33,000 ounces at a cash operating cost per ounce.

October 6, 2011

Animas Acquires Large Gold Property in the Sonora Gold Belt, Mexico

Animas Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:ANI) ("Animas" or the "Company") recently acquired a large property position within the Sonora Gold Belt of western Sonora State, Mexico, called the Desierto Project by…

October 6, 2011

Brazil ready to double iron ore royalty but boost fertilizer production

Brazil is offering a carrot to encourage domestic production of fertilizer while at the same time, reaching a little deeper into the pockets of iron ore miners. A Mining Ministry…

October 6, 2011

Antofagasta CEO says copper drop an overreaction, shares duly jump 7%

Shares in London-listed Antofagasta, the copper giant controlled by Chile’s Luksic family, jumped 7% in afternoon trade on the FTSE, one of the best performers on a good day for…