Power cut hits Rio-owned UK aluminium smelter

One of the production lines at Rio Tinto Alcan's Lynemouth aluminium smelter was knocked off line by a power cut, while production was partially curtailed at the other.

Mineweb | December 16, 2011 | 8:40 am

New tailings treatment plant for Svappavaara iron ore

Metallurgical specialist technology company Outotec has been awarded a tailings treatment package for the old Svappavaara iron ore mine in northern Sweden.

Mineweb | December 16, 2011 | 8:30 am

Peru to lift state of emergency imposed to quell Conga protests

The country has decided to lift the state of emergency in the northern region of Cajamarca and reopen negotiations with protestors opposed to Newmont's $4.8bn Conga mine

Mineweb | December 16, 2011 | 8:05 am

Gold, Swiss franc no longer safe havens – UBS

According to a letter from UBS's investment chief, as the world enters 2012 neither the yellow metal nor the currency will provide investors with safe harbour.

Mineweb | December 16, 2011 | 7:28 am

Twelve bullish factors driving gold to $2,000 and higher despite recent setback

Edited version of Jeff Nichols' recent address to the China Gold & Precious Metals Summit in Shanghai.

Mineweb | December 16, 2011 | 6:55 am

Bulls and bears in gold and silver price confrontation

Gold and silver bears are in the ascendant, while bulls are licking their wounds as gold falls back around 20% - but where to from here?

Mineweb | December 16, 2011 | 6:34 am

Gold volatility here to stay

While the price of gold recovered on Thursday after a sharp fall in the previous session, analysts say the metal is in for a lot of volatile, sideways trading.

Mineweb | December 15, 2011 | 5:13 pm

Steel consumption in India dips

Although earlier predicted to grow at a CAGR of around 10% between 2010 to 2013, steel consumption in India has slumped despite the government's proactive plans to boost economic growth.

Mineweb | December 15, 2011 | 5:09 pm

Go-time for Trevali Mining at Canadian zinc mine

Trevali Mining got a mining lease for its Halfmile Mine in New Brunswick, bringing the junior one step closer to production.

Mineweb | December 15, 2011 | 4:37 pm

France’s Credit Agricole to quit commodities trading

The French bank has announced plans to stop trading commodities and cut down on commodities trade financing as it struggles to cope with a credit crunch.

Mineweb | December 15, 2011 | 3:53 pm

Poland has no plans to change mining tax – Minister

Poland's finance ministry says it does not plan to alter its proposed mining tax aimed mainly at state-controlled copper miner KGHM, whose shares are at their lowest since August 2010.

Mineweb | December 15, 2011 | 3:50 pm

Gold loses safe-haven status as investors opt for cash

Investors reckon the gold price could continue its slide through to the end of 2011 and are considering liquidating their positions to take safety in cash to end a difficult year.

Mineweb | December 15, 2011 | 3:47 pm

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