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Scotiabank’s report paints optimistic outlook for copper, zinc and nickel

As Canadian exports of iron ore and uranium to China continue to increase dramatically, Beijing will benefit from higher-quality ore and diversification of supply sources, predicts economist Patricia Mohr in the latest Scotiabank’s Commodity Price Index.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 29, 2012 | 12:30 pm

Teck CEO says zing is back in zinc

Lindsay's comments come despite forecasts of supply outstripping demand by at least 350,000 tonnes (some analysts put the figure as high as 539,000 tonnes) this year further putting pressure on prices.

MINING.com Editor | February 28, 2012 | 11:55 pm

Baja board battle: Mount Kellett says Greenslade, family and friends busy setting up $50 million payday

Mount Kellett calculates that Greenslade, his daughter Denby Greenslade and two directors "would realize $49,193,285 of value through their Baja stock, regardless of whether Catalyst proves successful or not."

Frik Els | February 28, 2012 | 8:02 pm

Latest salvo fired in nasty Baja board battle

Baja Mining, locked in a bitter dispute with Mount Kellett Capital Management over control of its board, on Monday accused the asset manager of being "reckless," having a "hidden agenda" and "misleading" shareholders.

Frik Els | February 27, 2012 | 7:15 pm

Canadian junior Aquila Resources buying big in the U.S. zinc market

Canadian Junior miner Aquila Resources Inc. (TSX:AQA) announced this morning it has acquired the Five Mile Lake zinc project near Ely, Minnesota.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 27, 2012 | 1:41 pm

Vedanta consolidation to create world’s 7th largest natural resources company

London-based Vedanta Group (LON:VED) announced Saturday a merger of two of its subsidiaries, Sesa Goa and Sterlite Industries, into a new corporate entity to be named Sesa Sterlite.

Andrew Topf | February 25, 2012 | 8:05 pm

Thought the fight for control of Baja’s board couldn’t get uglier? Read on

Baja Mining is fighting attempts by Mount Kellett, a $6 billion asset manager, to stack the miner's board with its own nominees. Baja is accusing Mount Kellett of a takeover by stealth while MK says Baja is a web of conflicts.

Frik Els | February 24, 2012 | 11:00 pm

Copper prices to remain high in 2012

Despite some price retracing in 2011, the copper physical market fundamentals remain strong, with liquid stocks near an all-time low.

International Mining | February 24, 2012 | 12:04 am

China’s copper usage jumped 38% in October-November

During the first eleven months of 2011, global usage grew by only 2.7% over 2010, but accelerated in October-November to 12% due to an jump of 38% in China.

Frik Els | February 23, 2012 | 8:39 pm

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Scotiabank’s report paints optimistic outlook for copper, zinc and nickel

Teck CEO says zing is back in zinc

Baja board battle: Mount Kellett says Greenslade, family and friends busy setting up $50 million payday

Latest salvo fired in nasty Baja board battle

Canadian junior Aquila Resources buying big in the U.S. zinc market

Vedanta consolidation to create world’s 7th largest natural resources company

Thought the fight for control of Baja’s board couldn’t get uglier? Read on

Copper prices to remain high in 2012

China’s copper usage jumped 38% in October-November

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