February 17, 2012 Agnico-Eagle loses $604 million on Meadowbank writedown Canadian gold producer Agnico-Eagle Mines reported a $604 million loss in the fourth quarter after writing down its Meadowbank mine in Nunavut, northern Canada.
February 17, 2012 Dust-up in Washington over Resolution Copper land-swap deal Arizona congressman Paul Gosar (R-Flagstaff), during a hearing today on the Department of the Interior's 2013 budget, took the opportunity to question Interior Secretary Ken Salazar on his department's opposition…
February 17, 2012 Deloitte publishes results of Mining Indaba Insomnia Index Delegates at the recent Investing in African Mining Indaba 2012 had a unique opportunity to participate in the Deloitte Insomnia Index, which aims to identify the pressing issues that keep…
February 17, 2012 AngloGold reports mine death Gold miner AngloGold Ashanti has announced the death of an employee in a fall of ground accident at Mponeng mine near Carletonville. The fall of ground, triggered by a seismic…
February 17, 2012 Longest slump in iron ore since Oct on Chinese stockpiles Iron ore dropped for a seventh day, the longest losing run in more than three months, as the biggest consumer China may slow buying because of increased stockpiles.
February 17, 2012 Rulmeca celebrating 50th anniversary Rulmeca, a leading manufacturer of rollers for belt conveyors, is celebrating 50 years of activity. Since if was founded in 1962 in Alme, Bergamo the company has been adapting and…
February 16, 2012 Russia Cuts 2011 Coking Coal Exports 21 pct as China Demand Drops Russian exports of steelmaking coal declined 21 percent last year to 14.2 million metric tons because of lower demand from China and periodic halts at some Siberian mines.
February 16, 2012 Making Sure That Valentine Diamond Isn’t Tainted by Blood: View It being the feast of Saint Valentine, today is a favored moment to give or receive that ultimate lovers’ gift: a diamond. This year, however, isn’t a good one for…
February 16, 2012 Tsvangirai tours diamond mines Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai said Thursday the government desperately needs revenue from diamond sales, after the lifting of a global ban imposed over military abuses.
February 16, 2012 Centerra Gold Kumtor workers returning to work Centerra Gold Inc. (TSX:CG) announced today that an agreement has been reached with the Kumtor Trade Union and that the unionized employees at Kumtor are returning to work, following a…
US urges partners and allies to increase critical minerals supply chain resiliency Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hosted his counterparts in Washington to discuss solutions to secure and diversify supply chains for critical minerals. January 12, 2026 | 03:08 pm