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Balmoral discovers three new areas of gold mineralization in Quebec property

Balmoral Resources (CVX:BAL) reported Wednesday that exploration drilling on its Martiniere Property, in central Quebec, conducted well outside the previously known extent of the site’s gold system, has intersected three new, broad areas of gold mineralization.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 29, 2012 | 2:55 pm

EPA needs $635 million and 30 years to clean Silver Valley

Idaho's Silver Valley will need to pay $635 million under a new 30 year plan by the federal government to clean up over a century's worth of mining pollution in the region.

Marc Howe | August 29, 2012 | 7:04 am

China slows overseas investments during leadership transition

MMG (HSX:1208) CEO Andrew Michelmore says China's leadership transition later this year could put the brakes on overseas investment due to impeded decision-making by China's policy-making elite.

Marc Howe | August 29, 2012 | 3:22 am

Baja Mining stocks surge 77% on Korean consortium’s $90mln payment

Shares in Vancouver-based Baja Mining Corp. (TSX:BAJ) have surged following confirmation from the company that a Korean consortium has paid USD$90 million to become a 51% owner of Baja subsidiary Minera y Metalurgica del Boleo S.A. de .C.V. (MMB)

Marc Howe | August 29, 2012 | 1:25 am

More singers join the ‘supercycle is over’ choir

Financial Times analysts are the latest ones singing the “supercycle is over” song, as the paper points today to recent profit reports from major miners, including Anglo American, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Xstrata as the most recent evidence.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2012 | 2:16 pm

Peru abandons Newmont’s $4.8 billion Conga

The Peruvian government has thrown in the towel on Newmont Mining's (NYSE:NEM) controversial Conga mine as the nation's prime minister announced Monday evening the $4.8 billion copper-gold project is now on the back burner.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 28, 2012 | 1:18 pm

Delaware court upholds $2bn Southern Copper judgment

Delaware's highest court has upheld a decision by a lower court to award $2 billion to Southern Copper Corp (NYSE:SCCO) following Southern's overpayment for Minera Mexico.

Marc Howe | August 28, 2012 | 1:45 am

VIDEO: Reasons the US needs a better mining permitting process

ermitting delays are hindering United States’ economic growth, says The National Mining Association (NMA), which estimates the nations sits on nearly $6.2 trillion worth of key undeveloped mineral resources, such as gold and copper.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 27, 2012 | 6:07 pm

Global mining professionals anticipate surge in salaries

A recent survey conducted by resource and energy sector HR firm EarthStream shows mining professionals around the world expect major salary gains in the upcoming year.

Marc Howe | August 27, 2012 | 6:30 am

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Balmoral discovers three new areas of gold mineralization in Quebec property

EPA needs $635 million and 30 years to clean Silver Valley

China slows overseas investments during leadership transition

Baja Mining stocks surge 77% on Korean consortium’s $90mln payment

More singers join the ‘supercycle is over’ choir

Peru abandons Newmont’s $4.8 billion Conga

Delaware court upholds $2bn Southern Copper judgment

VIDEO: Reasons the US needs a better mining permitting process

Global mining professionals anticipate surge in salaries

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