First Metals moves on Magusi development
First Metals (FMA-T) has just received permission to develop an underground access ramp to extract a 50,000 tonne b…
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Relocations aren’t easy, so get them right the first time around
A smouldering controversy over the resettlement of villagers in South Africa to make way for the expansion of an An…
Western Prospector urges shareholders to reject Khan takeover bid
Khan Resources’ (KRI-T, KHRIF-O) unsolicited takeover bid for Western Prospector (WNP-V, WEPGF-O) is “inadequate an…
Goldcorp agrees to loan for Mt. Milligan project
Majority shareholder Goldcorp (G-T, GG-N) has agreed to guarantee Terrane Metals (TRX-V) a credit facility of up t…
Avino plans bulk sample for Mexican mine
Louis Wolfin, the founder of Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM-V), was at a cocktail reception in Beverly Hills, chatt…
Trigon Uranium takes 50% interest in Intercont’l Potash
Surging prices for potash are turning even uranium exploration companies into plays on the coveted commodity. Trigo…
Great Panther cuts deep high-grade at Guanajuato
VANCOUVER –A few weeks before a ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the Guanajuato mine in central Mexico, Great Panther Resources (GPR-T, GPRLF-O) released another set of high-grade drill results…
LME WAREHOUSE LEVELS (May 26, 2008)
Metal stocks (in tonnes) held in London Metal Exchange warehouses at opening, May 20, 2008 (change from May 13 in brackets):
BHP takes out JV potash partner
VANCOUVER — BHP Billiton (BHP-N, BLT-L) is moving decisively into the potash business by acquiring its joint-venture partner Anglo Potash (AGP-V, AGPOF-O) in an all-cash deal worth $284 million.
Cline moves toward production at New Elk coal mine
With a coal preparation plant, silos and mining equipment now in its hands, Cline Mining (CMKT, CLNMF-O) is one step closer to bringing the New Elk mine in Colorado back into production.
The supercycle: Sprott weighs in
Last week, proponents of the commoditysupercycle shared their views. This week, we’ll hear from a supercycle believer, Eric Sprott, and a skeptic, Jeffrey Christian.
Wealth Minerals reports progress in Argentina
Wealth Minerals (WML-V, WMLLF-O) has reported drilling results from one project in Argentina, and rock sampling results from another.