Australia’s Northern Territory grants ‘major project status’ to Thor’s tungsten/molybdenum project

The bourse is expected to grow the $8 billion fine jewellery retail business in Latin America to more than $10 billion in the next two years.

Liu Han who disappeared after cutting billion dollar mining deals in Australia and Africa, is accused of running a "mafia" gang protected by state officials.

The country has identified 50 billion pounds of copper reserves, 12 million ounces of gold, 25,000 ounces of silver and 250 tons of molybdenum.

Vancouver's Augusta Resource Corp opened 18% higher on Friday after the release of a positive environmental statement on its Arizona copper mine.

Says diversification helped cushion the fall when molybdenum prices tanked.

Through September 30, 2013, the mill has produced approximately 1,600 tonnes of saleable concentrate.

Agency officials took part last month in an "armed inspection" to several gold mines near the remote town of Chicken, Alaska.

The polemic Pebble Mine project has sparked fresh opposition after BBC World News' Monday report.

Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity.