October 3, 2012 Highland Resources intersects 20.5 meters of 2.24% Cu at the Keweenaw copper project, Michigan, USA Highlighted intersects include 20.5 meters of 2.24% Cu and 9.0 meters of 2.10% Cu.
October 2, 2012 The “boom” might be over but Kiwis still flock to Australia A record number of skilled New Zealanders involved in trade are leaving their country to take up higher paying jobs in Australia.
October 2, 2012 BC government rejects Morrison Lake mine for the salmon The government of British Columbia has rejected plans for a combined copper-gold mine in the province's north-west due to fears it could threaten salmon populations in the Skeena River.
October 2, 2012 Leading investors disappointed with Xstrata’s takeover ‘on the cheap’ Leading investors in Swiss commodities giant Xstrata (LSE:XSTA) have expressed their disappointment and frustration at the board's recommendation of a merger with Glencore (LSE:GLEN) for what they believe to be…
October 1, 2012 Newcrest rejects claims over $3.3 billion project Australia's largest gold miner Newcrest will pour a total of $3.3 billion into its East Cadia copper-gold project, the subject of a lawsuit from a well-connected privately owned explorer.
October 1, 2012 BHP expresses confidence in copper, foresees 10% CAGR for next three years Diversified mining giant BHP Billiton (ASX:BHP) has expressed strong confidence in the long-term outlook for the global copper market.
October 1, 2012 Newcrest’s $2 billion Cadia East project faces legal action from private rivals Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM) is accused of licensing breaches by a private exploration company seeking to scupper the gold mining giant's $2 billion Cadia East project.
September 30, 2012 Xstrata board endorses Glencore merger deal just shy of deadline Xstrata's board will recommend the merger of the company with fellow Swiss commodities giant Glencore.
September 28, 2012 Newmont plans job cuts in Indonesia as production lags Newmont cut its 2012 production target forecast for its Batu Hijau Indonesian mine from 114,000 ounces of gold and 192 million pounds of copper to 71,000 ounces of gold and…
September 28, 2012 Harmony says Wafi-Golpu could support $9.8 billion mine Harmony Gold says the Wafi-Golpu deposit in PNG could support a $9.8 billion mine with peak annual production of 560,000 gold ounces and 335,000 tonnes of copper.
Hedge funds cut bullish gold wagers to lowest in 15 weeks Hedge funds and other large speculators reduced net-long positions by 23%. February 06, 2026 | 03:33 pm
