Infrastructure, permitting issues hinder Brazilian iron ore expansions

As Brazil rushes to meet global iron ore demand, domestic iron ore companies find their production projects facing delays, particularly in project permitting, S&P observed in a recent report.

Mineweb | June 13, 2012 | 6:21 am

334,000 SA platinum ounces at risk – Standard Bank

The recent turmoil in Europe and generally poor platinum price performance over the last few months has left South African platinum producers struggling and, marginal assets under threat.

Mineweb | June 12, 2012 | 5:16 pm

The world needs gold to prevent people who run fiat currencies from doing anything too stupid – King

The world still needs gold and other natural resources, but we may need a new investment model to sustain them, says Byron King who also shares his perspective on mining in South Africa. Gold Report interview.

Mineweb | June 10, 2012 | 7:51 am

Alpha to stop coal production at four Kentucky mines; cut 150 jobs

Shares in the miner fell 1.8% in morning trading on the NYSE after it announced plans to stop production at four of its coal mines in Kentucky, with 150 jobs to be lost.

Mineweb | June 8, 2012 | 3:46 pm

Gold not a solid as it appears

Although there are few critics of using gold as part of a diversified investment portfolio, those looking for it to protect capital over the short term may find themselves disappointed.

Mineweb | June 4, 2012 | 12:24 pm

All hail! Grade is King again for junior gold stocks

A number of gold juniors look to make their projects more palatable - and generate far quicker payback for investors - by decreasing their scope and/or focusing on higher grades.

Mineweb | June 1, 2012 | 5:56 pm

De Beers to decide on $2 billion Venetia investment within 2 months

Philippe Mellier, new CEO at the De Beers, says the group is assessing ways to extend the life of the mine near Musina in South Africa's Limpopo province.

Mineweb | May 30, 2012 | 3:33 pm

South African mining’s top leaders to hammer out new vision for the industry

A meeting of top South African mining stakeholders is to take place in Midrand involving mining companies, trade unions and government with the intention of finding a consensual way forward for the country's key mining industry.

Mineweb | May 28, 2012 | 6:05 pm

Codelco confident of reaching 2012 target despite Q1 drop

The world's top copper producer, Chile's Codelco, said on Wednesday its output fell 10 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier to 373,000 tonnes, but said it was on target to produce 1.708 million tonnes this year.

Mineweb | May 24, 2012 | 11:25 am

From coal mine to classroom

Mine closure usually spells the end of communities situated in the back of beyond but, a small town in South Africa is fighting that fate with education.

Mineweb | May 21, 2012 | 4:07 pm

Junior resource investment in a financial meltdown – the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Rick Rule's presentation at the New York Hard Assets Conference earlier this week sees some light for the informed junior resource investor despite current patterns which have mostly been Bad or Ugly!

Mineweb | May 19, 2012 | 8:53 am

Gold Fields Q1 earnings fall but beat market estimates

Despite reporting an 18% drop in its quarterly earnings, South Africa's Gold Fields beat market estimates as output and the bullion price in South African rand both fell.

Mineweb | May 17, 2012 | 7:22 am

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