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Cliffs Natural Resources: 2011 iron ore prices and volumes come in under expectations

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., a US iron ore and coal producer, is anticipating lower prices and volumes of iron ore shipped in the fourth quarter.

Andrew Topf | January 27, 2012 | 7:02 am

Nickel, copper, molybdenum and zinc demand all trending up

RBC Capital Markets forecasts copper demand growth of 3.6% in 2011, 5.5% in 2012, 5.6% in 2013, and trend growth of approximately 4.0% in 2014 and 2015.

International Mining | January 27, 2012 | 4:23 am

Energizer Resources’ discovery of graphite and vanadium: agreement with DRA Mineral Projects to develop Green Giant in Madagascar

With confirmation of the discovery of two strategic minerals, vanadium and graphite, Energizer Resources says it "is now well positioned to move forward to mine development"

International Mining | January 27, 2012 | 12:55 am

Resource-blessed Perth is a hotspot for the super rich: Wealth-X

Wealth-X reports that Perth, one of the world's most isolated capitals, ranks as Australia's fourth most popular destination for the country's super rich, and Perth is climbing the rankings.

Michael Allan McCrae | January 26, 2012 | 10:16 pm

Anglo defends itself against ‘criminal accusation’ as mud flies in fight with Codelco

Anglo-American in its increasingly acrimonious fight with Codelco on Thursday had to defend itself against what it termed "the criminal accusation" made by the president of the Federation of Copper Workers in Chile who sits on the Chile’s state-owned copper giant board.

Frik Els | January 26, 2012 | 9:51 pm

Fortuna Silver Mines cranked silver production by a third; increases 2012 guidance

Fortuna Silver Mines boosted production by close to a third last year at its Mexico and Peru silver mines.

Andrew Topf | January 26, 2012 | 9:34 pm

Government plays down oil sands document

The federal government disassociated itself on Thursday from an embarrassing official policy paper that said the country’s independent energy regulator, now studying a controversial oil pipeline, is in fact a government ally.

Globe and Mail | January 26, 2012 | 8:18 pm

Gem’s rock star mine produces record number of big stones, but prices per carat fall 23%

Gem Diamonds on Thursday reported record annual production at its flagship Letšeng mine in Lesotho and continued to polish its reputation as the world’s richest source of exceptionally large diamonds, but prices per carat fell 23% compared to a year ago.

Frik Els | January 26, 2012 | 8:17 pm

Dr Caterpillar’s (excellent) prognosis for mining

With revenues of $60 billion last year and operations at the ends of the earth, few companies are in a better position to take the pulse of the global economy and the resource sector than Caterpillar. But what is it saying about the outlook for 2012?

Frik Els | January 26, 2012 | 7:01 pm

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