March 29, 2012
The Mining Association of Canada (MAC) commends Ottawa's commitment to modernize federal environmental review processes, highlighted in today's federal budget announcement, while expressing disappointment regarding the announced phased elimination of…
March 29, 2012
Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:ABX)(TSX:ABX) ("Barrick") announced today the pricing of $2.0 billion in debt securities comprised of: $1.25 billion of 3.85% notes due 2022 and $750 million of 5.25% notes…
March 29, 2012
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) welcomes the inclusion of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) in the Government of Canada's budget tabled today.
March 29, 2012
The Canadian finance minister delivered a budget for the resource sector, promising faster project approvals and changes to immigration to increase manpower, while enviromental groups will receive closer scrutiny from…
March 29, 2012
UK-headquartered Anglo American (LON:AAL) cut the ribbon today on a new coal mine in South Africa.
March 29, 2012
Freegold Ventures Limited (TSX: FVL, Frankfurt: FR4N) ("Freegold") is pleased to report the results of a NI43-101 compliant Mineral Resource estimate recently completed on the Vinasale Gold Project located in…
March 29, 2012
The Royal Canadian Mint will stop producing pennies this fall, announced Finance Minister Jim Flaherty during his budget speech on Thursday.
March 29, 2012
Russia's central bank sold off about $200 million of gold in February, according to a report from the Financial Times.
March 29, 2012
A wind map has gone viral on the web. Data visualisation specialists at hint.fm use surface weather data to generate an almost live wind map of the U.S.
March 29, 2012
MINMETALS Resources says it will use the assets recently acquired through its takeover of Anvil Mining as the starting point for a wave of acquisitions through southern Africa.
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