From Los Alamos to the rock face (May 19, 2008)
A new diamond technology developed at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico has promising applications in drilling and cutting tools for the mining industry.
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METALS COMMENTARY (May 19, 2008)
Amid capital market turbulence, the global metals sector has seen a rush of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and will continue to do so, according to a new report issued by PricewaterhouseCoopers (P…
PEOPLE (May 19, 2008)
Alcoa– Michael Schell appointed VP of business development and law; Klaus Kleinfield appointed president and CEO.
Odds ‘n’ sods: Making the best of a turndown
In the family room, cocktail hour was sliding into high gear. The telephone rang. My wife answered it and handed me the receiver. “It’s for you.”
High River getting over production hiccups
While High River Gold Mines (HRG-T) is getting a handle on operational issues at its two key projects, the financia…
Progress for Marengo’s PNG copper-moly feasibility
Marengo Mining (MRN-T, MGO-A) is considering the financial merit behind a 50-million-tonne-per-year copper-molybden…
China investing big in Africa (May 16, 2008)
China continues in its race to secure mineral resources in Africa, with a plan to invest more than US$9 billion in …
Tenajon focuses in on molybdenum (May 15, 2008)
Vancouver – With a 13-hole drill program Tenajon Resources (TJS-V) has boosted the indicated molybdenum resources a…
Chariot needs a little more time
Investors awaiting the completion of Chariot Resources (CHD-T) feasibility study for the Mina Justa deposit at its …
Global zinc supply uncertain after massive earthquake in China; labour dispute in Namibia
The fate of zinc mining and smelting operations in China remains unknown after a massive earthquake devastated much…
Strait Gold expands grassroots exploration in Peru (May 15, 2008)
Hoping to one day fill a void for major companies, Peru-focused Strait Gold (SRD-V) has grown from one to four earl…
Amarillo jumps on Brazilian drilling (May 14, 2008)
Vancouver – Amarillo Gold (AGC-V) shot up 57% in a day after four step-out holes at its Lavras do Sul project in so…