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‘Tantamount to selective reporting’: analyst on Barkerville Gold’s 43-101

The Northern Miner called Garth Kirkham, chairman of the best practices committee at the Geological Society of Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum (CIM), who was not sparing in his opinion of the 43-101 that Barkerville Gold released on Monday night.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 16, 2012 | 4:56 am

China’s expansion a risk for Western mining interests in Africa

China's rapid expansion in the African continent brings both risk and peril to Western mining companies operating in the region.

Marc Howe | August 16, 2012 | 12:15 am

For the mining exec who has everything: A copper keyboard

The latest copper product destined for the world's hospitals, or the boardrooms of mining companies looking for something a little bit different on the corporate gift register this Christmas.

Frik Els | August 15, 2012 | 5:18 pm

Faith in BHP’s Outer Harbour fading fast

New doubts have emerged over world number one miner BHP Billiton's (LON/ASX/NYSE:BHP) $20 billion outer-harbour project at Port Hedland, Australia, with big names such as JPMorgan and Deutsche Bank saying they expect it to be axed.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2012 | 2:46 pm

Codelco not worried over potential Anglo chief’s exit

The chairman of Chile's state-owned Codelco, Gerardo Jofre, said Tuesday that an eventual change of management in London-based Anglo American (LSE:AAL) shouldn’t affect the ongoing negotiations between the miners over the long-disputed assets in the south of the country.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 15, 2012 | 12:46 pm

Copper snaps four day losing streak on upbeat EU growth data, strong US retail sales

Copper prices snapped a four-day losing streak on Tuesday following the release of EU growth data ahead of expectations and strong US retail sales data.

Marc Howe | August 14, 2012 | 11:25 pm

Barkerville Gold Mines trades up 17% after 43-101 reports total potential of 40 to 90 million ounces

Barkerville Gold Mines (BGM:CVE) much anticipated 43-101 technical report was made available late Monday night, showing the total potential of the Island-Cow-Barkerville Mountain Trend containing up 40 to 90 million ounces of gold.

Michael Allan McCrae | August 14, 2012 | 7:45 am

Dear chairman of Anglo American, please fire your CEO: signed shareholders

Some of Anglo American's top shareholders are demanding that CEO Cynthia Carroll be shown the door, according to a report by the Telegraph.

Joshua Zapf | August 13, 2012 | 10:49 pm

From asbestos to ‘Plan Nord’: Canada’s Quebec sparks controversy over mining plans

Weeks after Quebec’s ruling Liberal party re-launched the province's asbestos industry with a $58-million loan to the Jeffrey mine, opposition leaders are calling the federal government to end what they call a "morally and scientifically indefensible" product.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2012 | 3:00 pm

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