Oil, metals, and a mixed world economy - Hale Mineweb | David Hale looks at how commodities are likely to fare in 2012 given the very mixed global economy and the wild card that is oil. | GEOFF CANDY: Welcome to this week's edition of Mineweb.com's Metals Weekly podcast. Joining me on the line is the founding chairman of David Hale Global Economi...
Oceana's gold production down but within guidance Otago Daily Times | East-Otago based Oceana Gold's production for calendar year 2011 was down almost 6%, but was in line with guidance and also the crucial cash cost of production per ounce. | In a report yesterday outlining its fourth-quarter result, Oceana included some unaudited figures for the full year 2011, whi...
New gold and copper deposits found in India Mineweb | Hint of significant gold and copper deposits have been found in Rajasthan, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh, with the gold reserves believed to be world class. RELATED STORIES | | | | | &nbs...
Eagle Plains Announces Directors Resignation Mineweb Eagle Plains Resources | Cranbrook, British Columbia CANADA, February 03, 2012 /FSC/ - Eagle Plains Resources Ltd. (EPL - TSX Venture, EGPLF - OTC Pink), announces that David L. Johnston, P.Eng. has resigned as a director of Eagle Plains. Mr. Johnsto...
Omineca Announces Directors Resignation Mineweb Omineca Mining and Metals | Cranbrook, British Columbia CANADA, February 03, 2012 /FSC/ - Omineca Mining and Metals Ltd. (OMM - TSX Venture), announce that David L. Johnston, P.Eng. and Ronald K. Netolitzky have resigned as directors of the Company. ...
URSA Major Minerals temporarily suspends operations at Shakespeare Nickel Mine Mineweb URSA Major Minerals | Toronto, ON - URSA Major Minerals Incorporated ("URSA Major" or the "Company") (TSX:UMJ) has temporarily suspended operations at the Shakespeare Nickel Mine, located 70 km west of Sudbury, Ontario. | Richard Sutcliffe, URSA Majo...
Rock & Stock picks Kenya as Africa base Business Day | STEVE MBOGO | MINING consultancy group Rock & Stock Investments has opened its office in Kenya, the first permanent base outside SA, as it seeks to tap growing mining opportunities in the eastern and central Africa region. | The company has set...
Salazar's high-grade copper-zinc project attracts Lundin, Silvercorp Mining Weekly | TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Toronto-based Lundin Mining has bought a 15.4% stake in Salazar Resources, which owns copper-zinc properties in Ecuador, after taking up over 80% of the units on offer in a $3-million equity financing. | Silvercor...
Some Vale workers return underground after Sunday's fatality Mining Weekly | TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Some mining crews are returning underground at Vale’s Sudbury mines, but production remains under a temporary suspension the company put in place following the death of a worker on Sunday, a spokesperson sai...
Obama: U.S. has 'very good' intelligence on Iran Detroit news By Julie Pace Associated Press Comments Melba Conway, an activist with the ANSWER Coalition, holds a stack of signs during a demonstration outside of the White House on Saturday. (Haraz N. Ghanbari / Associated Press) | Washington- President Barack Obama said the U.S. has a "very good estimate" of when Iran could complete work on a nuclear weapon, ...
Lady Gaga To Launch Social Networking Site Starpulse | Lady Gaga is launching her own social networking website exclusively for her fans. | The pop superstar has used online forums to boost her worldwide appeal and has become the first celebrity to register 18 million followers on Twitter.com. | | Now, the Poker Face hit-maker is utilizing her technology skills by founding her very own network...