Pan American silver production, net income set records in 2010 Although Pan American Silver set production records last year, the company cautioned that silver and gold production will decline this year. Mineweb | February 16, 2011 | 5:29 pm
China to launch rare earth regulatory body While Beijing has already implemented a quota system for rare earths, the country is set to launch an industry association that will […] Mineweb | February 15, 2011 | 5:37 pm
Nevada mining projects could lose power of eminent domain Fronteer Gold’s 2010 threat to use eminent domain for its Long Canyon Project is the impetus behind proposed state legislation to eliminate […] Mineweb | February 15, 2011 | 5:34 pm
Big new silver mining equipment order for Atlas Copco Swedish mining equipment manufacturer Atlas Copco has received one of its biggest ever orders from the world’s largest primary silver miner. Mineweb | February 14, 2011 | 11:02 pm
Russia to build $3bn nickel smelter in Indonesia Indonesia’s chief economic minister said a group of Russian investors plan to invest $3bn in a nickel smelter on Halmahera island with […] Mineweb | February 14, 2011 | 7:58 pm
Israel Chemicals to supply 500,000 tons of potash to China ICL says a new potash contract further strengthens the Israeli company’s presence in the growing Chinese market. Mineweb | February 14, 2011 | 5:56 pm
Cameco forecasts lower 2011 uranium production Cameco CEO Jerry Grandey said the company “had an excellent year in 2010” as the company achieved the best safety record in […] Mineweb | February 14, 2011 | 5:48 pm
Gold retreats on Egyptian developments Gold prices eased on Friday to below $1,360 an ounce, after Egypt’s vice president announced that President Hosni Mubarak is to step […] Mineweb | February 12, 2011 | 12:02 am
IAMGOLD reports 16.4 mn ounces of proven and probable gold reserves IAMGOLD CEO Steve Letwin said the company’s Westwood gold development project in the Abitibi region of Quebec is expected to start production […] Mineweb | February 11, 2011 | 6:58 pm
National Assembly repeals law, clearing way for Cobre Panama mine Panama’s National Assembly has repealed a law blocking foreign investment in mining, which will permit the development of Inmet Mining’s Cobre Panama […] Mineweb | February 11, 2011 | 6:51 pm
Despite Mexico’s silver output growth, Peru still #1 in silver mining:Mining Ministry Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines says Peru ranks third in global mining exploration investment, behind Canada and Australia. Mineweb | February 10, 2011 | 8:19 pm
Japan to invest billions in Africa to compete with China Japan is keen to invest “billions of dollars” in minerals and infrastructure in Africa, trying to catch up to regional rival China […] Mineweb | February 9, 2011 | 6:17 pm
