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Mitsubishi takes stake in Marathon PGM project
Japan’s Mitsubishi will invest US$94.9 million for a 25% stake in Stillwater Mining’s (SWC.U-T, SWC-N) Marathon project, a platinum group metal (PGM) and copper deposit near the north shore of Lake Superior, 10 km north of the town…
Ivanhoe Australia eyes Mount Elliott’s riches
Ivanhoe Australia’s (IVA-T, IVA-A) acquisition in September 2010 of the Osborne copper-gold processing complex in northwestern Queensland will help transform the company into a significant base metal producer, and much of its mill feed is…
First Nickel aims to use revived Lockerby mine as a launching pad
It’s been a long haul for Toronto-based developer First Nickel (FNI-T) as it strives to revive commercial production at its Lockerby nickel-copper mine outside of Sudbury, Ont.
Pretium sees greater high-grade potential at Brucejack
Pretium Resources (PVG-T, PVG-N) has added almost 9 million oz. gold to its high-grade Brucejack resource without any extra information.
Editorial: Argentina YPF shocker frazzles foreign miners
When 10,000 British troops tried for a second time in 1807 to invade Buenos Aires after having taken it and lost it the previous year, they were met not only by Spanish troops and irregulars, but also by women throwing roof tiles and pouring…
Commentary: South African mine safety practices face scrutiny
Mine safety is a matter of continuing concern worldwide, there being a wide spectrum of legislation and the manner in which it is administered and enforced. Recent attempts by the South African government provide a case study illustrating the…
Commentary: Engage NGOs to reduce risk
What happens to companies that try to operate where they have few friends? It all depends on their approach. But one thing is certain — corporate engagement with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and local stakeholders is now a…