The revival of mining in the Solomon Islands
At the end of the 1990s the Gold Ridge mine was synonymous with mining in the Solomon Islands. The project then h…
Australia, NZ & South Pacific
Deacon resource boosts Lanfranchi
Vancouver — Initial resource estimates for Brilliant Mining’s (BMC-V) recently discovered Deacon deposit significantly boosts the overall nickel inventory on its Lanfranchi mine joint venture in West…
Consmin looks to reorganize with Gilbertson (March 12, 2007)
Former BHP Billiton (BHP-N, BLT-L, BHP-A) chief executive Brian Gilbertson and the low-profile Swiss-based coal house AMCI have made a joint bid to finance Consolidated Minerals (CNM-L, CNM-A).
Paladin increasing its Australian holdings
Paladin Resources (PDN-T, PDN-A) is looking to increase its bet on the future of uranium mining in Australia.
Xstrata considers legal action over Aussie mine probe
Vancouver – Swiss mining giant Xstrata (XTA-L, XSRAF-O) is considering legal action after a corruption investigatio…
Deacon resource thrills Brilliant
Vancouver – Initial resource estimates for Brilliant Minings (BMC-V) recently discovered Deacon deposit significan…
Record earnings for Newmont in 2006 (March 05, 2007)
Vancouver — The world’s number two gold producer, Newmont Mining (NMC-T, NEM-N), posted record net income of US$791 million (US$1.76 per share) in 2006, topping its previous year’s performance of US$…
Aussie uranium explorers ride political wild horse
Perth, Australia — The Australian stock market has kept its bullish stance, despite an upcoming political event that could punch a big hole in exploration confidence and cause the country’s anti-uran…
Brilliant hoping to double Australian nickel mine life (March 05, 2007)
Vancouver — Brilliant Mining (BMC-V) says the discovery of a new high-grade nickel zone at the Lanfranchi mine in western Australia has the potential to double the lifespan of the operation to at lea…
Australian Mineral Fields embraces technology
For Australian Mineral Fields (AMF), traditional exploration takes too long; that’s why the company is embracing new technology so it can find that big deposit sooner.
Paladin increasing its stake in Australia
Paladin Resources (PDN-T, PDN-A) is looking to increase its bet on the future of uranium mining in Australia.Af…
CVRD pushes to become coal producer
Iron ore giant Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (CVRD) (RIO-N) has bought coal company AMCI Holdings Australia for $769 m…