Kalgoorlie offered far more speculation than news
Who’s going to take over
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For some, mineral potential of Philippines outweighs risks
Vancouver — Although the Philippines was a major producer of gold, copper, nickel and chromite for hundreds of years, the mining industry in the country has been plagued by many problems that have staved off foreign investment in recent decades,…
Fortescue eyes Chinese gravy train
The Northern Miner Indices (September 06, 2004)
North American Mining: 108.46 (+4.41)…
Exchange Rates (September 06, 2004)
CANADIAN/U.S. EXCHANGE (Bank of Canada noon rate)…
Ovacik mine closed, sale on hold
Vancouver — Closure of
Zaruma sizes up Realito (September 06, 2004)
The value of ‘social licence’
“Corporate social responsibility,” “social licence,” “social investment,” “millennium development goals,” “poverty alleviation,” “community development”. . . Suddenly, a whole new jargon has emerged, and with it, increased complexity for mining pr…
Better outcome for mining sector and First Nations
Sometimes two problems, when put together, can create a solution. This article describes one such case, regarding the needs of the resource industries and those of First Nations communities.
IUC explores Athabasca properties
Vancouver — With prices for yellow cake near 20-year highs,