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Rio said to be looking at 1bn Portuguese iron ore project

Sources are reported as saying that mega miner Rio Tinto is looking at reopening Portugal's Torre de Moncorvo iron ore mines in the country's north. Mining giant Rio Tinto is negotiating with Portugal's government for a concession to mine iron ore in the
Mineweb | October 22, 2011 | 10:13 am

Cuts in COMEX gold, silver longs, copper shorts

The past week saw money managers, hedge funds etc. cutting their long positions in gold and silver as safe haven buying failed to materialise, alongside trimming copper shorts. Money managers, including hedge funds and other large speculators, slashed
Mineweb | October 22, 2011 | 10:13 am

Outotec recognized again in Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index

For the third consecutive year Outotec is included in the Nordic Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index, which highlights companies with the most professional approach to climate change disclosure practices. Outotec received 81 out of 100 points and was
Mineweb | October 21, 2011 | 4:10 pm

Amerigo posts lower Q3 copper/molybdenum output

Amerigo Resources, which produces copper and molybdenum from tailings from Codelco's giant El Teniente mine in Chile, saw sharp 3Q falls in production of both metals, but says will be back on track in Q4. (Reuters) - Canadian copper and molybdenum
Mineweb | October 21, 2011 | 3:44 pm

Xstrata shuts SA platinum mine shaft after fatality

The company has suspended operations at one shaft at its Mototolo platinum mine in South Africa after a fatality and a decision to resume work will be announced in due time. Global miner Xstrata said on Thursday it had suspended operations at one shaft
Mineweb | October 21, 2011 | 7:20 am