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Verde potash process ‘seeing is believing' - analyst
Friday , 03 Feb 2012Mackie Research's Jaret Anderson describes a novel solution to make conventional potash after visiting the Verde Potash's demonstration plant in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Why gold stocks are a better play than bullion
Friday , 03 Feb 2012According to David Rosenberg, the past decade of consistent gains doesn't necessarily mean investors should be running out and stashing all their wealth in gold coins but, it does suggest that there are some great opportunities to be had in gold mining stocks.
Canadian mining entering period of significant, sustained growth--MAC
Friday , 03 Feb 2012The Canadian Mining Association says the sector will need to hire more than 100,000 people within the next decade.
New Gold reports record 2011 gold production, offers 2012 guidance
Friday , 03 Feb 2012Vancouver-based New Gold has issued a 2012 gold guidance of 405,000 to 445,000 ounces. And, it says, it will produce in the range of 1.9 million to 2.1 million ounces of silver.
2012 drilling demand: No let up in sight from juniors, seniors
Friday , 03 Feb 2012A couple international drilling companies give their outlook on the 2012 drill season to Mineweb, suggesting demand is high from seniors and holding steady for juniors.
NovaGold widens pot, to raise up to $382 million
Thursday , 02 Feb 2012NovaGold goes for $333 million dollars by issuing what amounts to about a seventh the number of its current outstanding shares.
Gold and silver good undervalued assets: James Turk
Thursday , 02 Feb 2012James Turk reckons that the 2012 bottom for gold came during the first week in January and that the yellow metal will hit $2,000 within 3 months. Gold report interview.
Continental Gold cuts more strong gold intercepts in Colombia
Thursday , 02 Feb 2012Nine new drill holes help Continental Gold expand two key gold-silver systems further beyond resource limits at its Buritica project in Colombia.
Rare earths not like gold; fabulously bullish on graphite - Byron King
Wednesday , 01 Feb 2012A rare earth miner's path to success significantly differs from the precious metals game, while graphite, another key mineral, has an immense future says Byron King. Critical Metals Report interview.
Golden Star to restart Ghana gold plant; sees higher output
Wednesday , 01 Feb 2012The oxide plant at its Bogoso/Prestea gold mine, which stopped operating in 2008 due to lack of oxide ore, is expected to generate up to 70,000 gold ounces this year.
Newmont still evaluating Hope Bay project
Wednesday , 01 Feb 2012The miner said Tuesday it continues to explore development options and economic feasibility of its Hope Bay project in the Canadian Arctic, and has set aside care and maintenance funding for it.
In major course change, Verde goes all-in on conventional potash
Wednesday , 01 Feb 2012Verde Potash looks to take on conventional potash giants with a change in direction on its Cerrado Verde project in Brazil.
Seafield heading toward 2m ounces gold at Miraflores, looks to 100k mining op
Tuesday , 31 Jan 2012Since taking on Miraflores a couple years ago Seafield has doubled the gold count. Now it is ready to outline the project as a ~100,000 ounce per year mine.
A tale of two slumps in Junior-land
Tuesday , 31 Jan 2012Mineweb Correspondent Kip Keen reflects on why juniors in the midst of a market slump, not unlike that seen in 2009, seem a little more positive this time round.
Junior gold, silver and pgm stocks to perform in 2012: Matthew Zylstra
Tuesday , 31 Jan 2012There is definitely a good selection of underpriced junior gold and silver stocks available before the rest of the herd finally wakes up and smells the gold. Interview with The Gold Report.
Semafo sees higher cash cost in 2012
Tuesday , 31 Jan 2012The gold miner has set its 2012 cash operating costs between $700 and $750 per ounce, up from an expected range between $595 and $645 per ounce.
Vale suspends ops at all 5 Sudbury mines after 3rd fatality in 7 months
Tuesday , 31 Jan 2012The death of miner Stephen Perry at Vale's Coleman Mine Sunday has led to the suspension of mining operations at five Vale mines in Sudbury.
Apogee eyes new oxide potential at Pulacayo silver project
Monday , 30 Jan 2012Deeper silver in sulphides it knows well. But now, for the first time, drilling results from near surface oxides are also showing promise for Apogee Silver.
Positive news from senior, mid tier gold miners should give juniors traction: Ker
Saturday , 28 Jan 2012While current market conditions are affecting the junior mining space, they are also helping investors to identify low-risk opportunities. Gold Report interview
Copper miner Capstone warns of higher costs, just misses 2011 target
Saturday , 28 Jan 2012Flummoxed by copper recoveries and set to open a higher-strip pit in the Yukon, copper-miner Capstone Mining signalled higher production costs in 2012.
Commerce Resources flies on REO intercepts in Quebec
Friday , 27 Jan 2012For Commerce Resources, rare earth oxide intercepts proved hot with investors on Friday.
Despite slow start, PotashCorp forecasts record year for global potash sales
Friday , 27 Jan 2012PotashCorp estimates last year's total global potash shipments at 55 million tonnes, and forecasts this year's total global shipments at a range of 55 million to 58 million tonnes.
Hold gold and silver and prepare for junior mining stock mania: Alimohamed
Thursday , 26 Jan 2012Fayyaz Alimohamed foresees a "mania" in junior mining stocks and recommends holding physical gold outside the banking system as a safety net. Gold Report interview.
Rapidly rising demand should put graphite on investors' radar - Ryan Fletcher
Thursday , 26 Jan 2012Graphite, once the stuff of pencil lead, figures prominently in post-paper-age consumer electronics, and escalating spot prices reflect its critical role in electric vehicle manufacturing.
Iodine miner Atacama pulls in C$60m - eyes gold acquisitions
Wednesday , 25 Jan 2012Atacama looks to get more exploration properties, focusing on gold, as it raises a hefty dose of cash through a C$60 million financing.
Pan American Silver, Minefinders unveil proposed C$1.5bn friendly takeover bid
Tuesday , 24 Jan 2012Pan American Silver hopes Minefinders' Delores mine will provide one of the world's top silver miners with double the production at a lower cost in a mining-friendly environment.
Governments will support much higher gold prices, but beware windfall tax
Tuesday , 24 Jan 2012Rising gold and silver prices effectively mean currencies are being devalued and in today's economic environment such currency devaluation is, in effect, a stealth government policy
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MINING INDABA 2012: Tips for beginners
Friday , 03 Feb 2012Over the last three years the number of delegates has jumped from roughly 3700 to 6500, Mineweb got some tips from the organisers on how to make the most of the show.
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