South Africa How to Revolutionize Mining to Drive Economic Growth
There is only one way to answer the question where is South Africa going; it is by answering where South Africa comes firstly and secondly by answering where it stands ...
View ArticleThousands of Israelis protest against Potash Corp intended acquisition deal
Increasing efforts from Canada's Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan (TSX,NYSE: POT) to boost its stake at Israel Chemicals Ltd. (ICL) in order to reach a controlling position in that firm, has sparked...
View ArticleFive reasons gold will hit an all-time record this year
from 24hgold.com , is the latest one of them to ensure that gold will finish 2013 up, at around $1,880. At those levels, the expert writes, gold prices would begin 2014 just shy of the all-time high...
View ArticleFormalization of artisanal miners in Peru approaches deadline
In an attempt to mitigate the risks associated with the increasing prevalence of informal mining – including inadequate environmental management, poor health and safety provision and escalating...
View ArticleWorld’s top copper producer faces major strike threat and lower demand
) to vote in favour of a stoppage at all units of the world's largest copper producer. Following an extraordinary assembly on Friday, the group said it would hold separate assemblies with each...
View ArticleAmericas Bullion Royalty Announces Increase to Private Placement
March 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Americas Bullion Royalty Corp. (TSX: AMB) (the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has increased its previously announced (see news release ...
View ArticleMonday Sector Leaders Waste Management Precious Metals
In trading on Monday, waste management shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 1%. Leading the group were shares of Swisher Hygiene (SWSH), up about 14.3% and shares of Veolia...
View ArticleMines Money HK Miners told Chinese growth is on track
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View ArticleSouth Africa requires ‘tender loving care’ says incoming Anglo American CEO
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – South Africa requires "tender loving care", a proper recognition of its history and an acknowledgement of its importance, says Anglo American ...
View ArticleSibanye to lose 9 452 oz owing to power failure
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – JSE- and NYSE-listed Sibanye Gold on Monday announced that its Driefontein mine had resumed output following a fire at power utility Eskom’s Midas substation last...
View ArticleTrans Hex reports year-to-date sales of R635.9m
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) –TSX-listed diamond miner Trans Hex on Monday reported year-to-date sales at end-January of 56 587 ct for total revenue of R635.9-million. The group noted in a sales and...
View ArticleWorkers stage week-long underground sit-in at Palabora
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Seventy-one mineworkers have been staging an underground sit-in at Palabora Mining’s Limpopo operation since March 12, National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) ...
View ArticleSouth Africa Using Technology to Ensure Procurement Compliance in Mining
Mining companies' non-compliance with procurement rules is touted as a hindrance to transformation in the sector. "The level of compliance is not what it should be," mineral resources minister Susan...
View ArticleGold price scales $1600 as Europe shoots itself in the foot
Gold scaled the $1,600 an ounce level for the first time in three weeks on Monday as investors, worried about the fallout over an EU move to seize the savings of Cypriots, turn to gold as a safe haven...
View ArticleMining industry to solve lack of skilled workers with technology study
a recent study by advisory firm BDO International. Of the mining executives interviewed, 79% is bracing for the negative impact the lack of a skilled workforce will have on their business this year,...
View ArticleThe Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds the Jurisdiction of the Province of...
March 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Rubicon Minerals Corporation (TSX: RMX | NYSE-MKT: RBY) ("Rubicon" or the "Company") has been notified that the Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned the decision of the Ontario...
View ArticleBear Creek announces the acquisition of two new precious metals exploration...
March 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Bear Creek Mining (TSXV: BCM)/(BVL:BCM) ("Bear Creek" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Carito ...
View ArticleRichmond Minerals Inc. - Corporate Update
" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a new purchase agreement has been reached with ARC Corporation ("ARC") whereby the Company will sell its 100% interest in the Lac Colombet Property to...
View ArticleBrazil Oil Company Increases Deep Water Exploration Fund
Share/Bookmark Rio de Janeiro based Petrobas, the biggest oil producer in deep waters, has increased investments in exploration and production as the company develops the largest discoveries in the...
View ArticleP.M. Kitco Metals Roundup Gold Ends Up on Safe-Haven Demand amid EU Debt...
Gold prices ended the U.S. day session with decent gains, hit a fresh three-week high and closed above the key $1,600.00 level Monday. A flare-up in the European Union debt crisis again has traders and...
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