Axmin nails down permit terms for Bambari
The government of the Central African Republic has set its seal on a mining convention with Axmin (AXM-V) for the d…
Regulatory Issues
Barrick jumps last regulatory hoop
South Africa’s Competition Tribunal has granted its approval for Barrick Gold’s (ABX-T, ABX-N) friendly, US$10.4-bi…
Two Kyrgyz gold licences in doubt
The government of Kyrgyzstan has annulled mineral licences for properties held by London-listed Oxus Gold (OXS-L) a…
Court rules on water license for Prairie Creek
Vancouver — After years of environmental challenges and legal wrangling, the federal court has ruled that Canadian…
Falconbridge fends off Eramet at Koniambo
The French government has ruled that partners Falconbridge (FAL.LV-T, FAL-N) and Societe Miniere du Sud Pacifique (…
Editorial: The year’s most shocking moments
As 2005 grinds to a close, few in the mining industry could say they were surprised by the business’ strong fundame…
Barrick balks at Placer’s books
Barrick Gold’s (ABX-T, ABX-N) recently extended offer for rival gold miner Placer Dome (PDG-T, PDG-N) has been gran…
QGX encouraged by new gold and copper-gold prospects
Vancouver Early-stage exploration programs by QGX (QGX-T) in the Gobi region have added three new gold and copper…
Mongolia aims to maintain “attractive” investment climate
Vancouver Robert Friedland, chairman of Ivanhoe Mines (IVN-T, IVN-N), and other mining executives active in Mongo…
De Beers aims to settles U.S. suits
The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey has given preliminarily approval to Anglo American …
Mongolian murmurs rattle miners
Vancouver – Although preliminary, reports of proposed amendments to Mongolia minerals and mining policy sent ripple…
Victor impact agreement signed (November 09, 2005)
The band council at the Attawapiskat First Nation in northern Ontario has voted unanimously to approve an impact be…