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Global copper market ‘very tight’, new supply difficult – Freeport CEO

Strong copper demand from China and other emerging countries, together with steady improvements in North America and Europe, have resulted in a […]

MINING.com Editor | January 21, 2011 | 5:38 pm

Environmental groups oppose Rio Tinto's diamond mine

Rockwell to restart Ventersdorp diamond operation

Loss-making alluvial diamond junior Rockwell will recommission its impressive rebuilt Tirisano diamond plant near Ventersdorp in March, which will boost crucial volumes […]

MINING.com Editor | January 20, 2011 | 5:55 pm

Adriana to form JV with Wisco on Quebec project

In yet another deal involving a Canadian iron-ore firm, junior Adriana Resources announced on Monday evening that it has signed a binding […]

MINING.com Editor | January 20, 2011 | 5:47 pm

Collahuasi says port repair to take 3 months

Chile’s Collahuasi copper mine said on Tuesday repairs to a damaged shiploader at its Patache port would take around three months, as […]

MINING.com Editor | January 20, 2011 | 5:25 pm

European Nickel top two execs quit; Caldag ops doubtful

European Nickel said its chairman and deputy chairman will step down, a month after the UK-based miner suspended work at its flagship […]

MINING.com Editor | January 20, 2011 | 5:11 pm

Avalanche threat, port constraints to affect Teck’s Q1 coal sales

Vancouver-based Teck Resources warned on Wednesday that difficult weather conditions and rail and port disruptions in British Columbia will likely have a […]

MINING.com Editor | January 20, 2011 | 5:07 pm

Cargill puts potash assets into play

Agribusiness giant Cargill Inc. is spinning off its majority stake in fertilizer producer Mosaic (MOS-N72.47-3.68-4.83%) setting the stage for another potential takeover battle over prized Saskatchewan […]

MINING.com Editor | January 20, 2011 | 4:59 pm

Platinum, palladium glitter on Chinese demand

CommodityOnline reports that along with gold and silver bullion, the prices of platinum and palladium have been on an upswing, driven by […]

MINING.com Editor | January 19, 2011 | 11:46 pm

Palladium Prices in 2011 to Jump on Car Sales, Russia, Trader Ikemizu Says

Palladium may extend a rally this year as surging car sales in China boost demand, while supply from top exporter Russia drops as stockpiles […]

MINING.com Editor | January 19, 2011 | 11:32 pm

The two faces of China’s giant coal industry

Ordos, Mongolia is home to the world's most efficient mine and one of China's biggest carbon capture and storage projects. Chinese miners and scientists are ramping up production and finding new ways to burn and bury carbon, as The Guardian newspaper reports. Click here to watch the video:

MINING.com Editor | January 19, 2011 | 10:58 pm

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