Times of India reports the Santosh Hegde Lokayukta report on illegal iron ore mining says export of illegal iron ore took place from Krishnapatnam port.

NDTV reports less than 48 hours after the Supreme Court ordered all mining and transportation of iron ore in Bellary to stop, nearly 10,000 tonnes was seized.

allAfrica.com reports Bannerman Resources Limited (ASX:BMN) seeking ways for a win-win partnership for its Etango uranium project located 35km east of Swakopmund.

Stock & Land reported that Fortis Mining (ASX:FMJ) negotiated new terms for the purchase of potash projects in Kazakhstan.

CNBC reports on the precious metals market today after a weak GDP report from the United States.

New Brunswick Business Journal reported that New Brunswick plans to auction off Crown land containing potash deposits.

Mena FN reports that according to Dow Jones, Global lead prices will surge owing to stronger Chinese demand.

ESO Uranium Corp. (CVE:ESO) and its joint partner, Fission Energy Corp (CVE:FIS) report results from its boulder prospecting and radon survey program.

Silver Investing News spoke with Jason Goulden, V.P. of Research at Metals Economics Group, and with Michael DiRienzo, Executive Director of The Silver Institute, about the factors currently playing a role in the silver market.

China Daily reported that agricultural development in China is strained because of high potash prices. According to Li Qiang, a spokesperson for Sinochem Group, the international price rise potash fertilizer is partly caused by the international price rise of raw materials and resources.

Uranium exploration may be described as a combination of science and art with many projects designed from geological concepts and broader based reflections involving a variety of field and laboratory work in addition to more detailed economic feasibility assessments.

First Point Minerals Corp. has outlined a drill target on the Klow property based on exploration field work on its nickel-iron alloy project.