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Status of Australia mine projects under tax threat
July 8, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
Kevin Rudd is out and Julia Gillard is in. The RSPT is out and the MRRT is in. These significant changes in Australia’s political structure seemed to take place overnight.
Much has been said over the past few weeks about Rudd’s downfall and most discussions have focused on tha... read more
Burkina Faso: On the Cusp of A Mining Surge?
May 20, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
When looking at the large African Mining countries, it is fair to say that Burkina Faso is still in somewhat of a fledgling state. With a history of political, military and economic turmoil, this West African nation has not always offered the optimal environment for foreign investors to de... read more
Chile's major mining strikes in the past 20 years
May 12, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
The copper mining industry in Chile has once again felt the impact of prolonged strike action as one of the country’s top mines has been forced to halt operations.
Talks to end a five-day subcontractor protest that shut Chile's Collahuasi copper mine, broke down on Tuesday, raising t... read more
Resource Super Profits Tax - A New Point of Contention
May 3, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
Resource…Super…Profits…
Mention these words in the same sentence and you are sure to get a positive response from most stakeholders in the mining industry. However, should you add the dreaded word “tax” to the end of that sentence and the response is quite ... read more
Canada's largest untapped gold deposit now open to investors
April 7, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
I came across an interesting article on www.stockhouse.com about the "Golden Triangle" in Canada. I wasn't aware of this untapped gold deposit before I read this article, but if what the author says is true, then those companies that own land in this area will soon reap the rewards of some... read more
The Resurgence of the United States Domestic Uranium Industry: Who Said it Couldn’t Happen?
March 24, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
The US uranium mining industry appears to be on the cusp of a renaissance. This article reviews the industry in the context of an evolving and newly streamlined licensing process.
The article is written by Mr. Chris Pugsley a partner of Thompson & Pugsley LLC a Washington based law fir... read more
M&A in 2009 - Chinese Investments in Australian Resources
January 27, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
2009 was an eventful year for many mining companies across the globe. However, the word “eventful” can be viewed in both a positive and negative light as many companies were involved in restructuring to reduce debt and survive the recession, while others were checking their fin... read more
SA Gold Production – An Industry in Decline?
November 19, 2009 by MiningNe.ws team
Over the past few years, South Africa has been slipping down the gold production rankings. The latest figures show the former powerhouse languishing in third position behind China and the United States.
But what are the factors that have contributed to South Africa’s steady decline? ... read more
Race for Africa’s Resources
November 5, 2009 by MiningNe.ws team
The race to control Africa’s mineral wealth has a new leader and this competitor is putting some serious distance between the chasing pack.
Looking back over the years, China has gradually started pulling ahead and has now emerged as the out-right leader in the resources stakes. The ... read more
Rio, Kenmare and Kumba Take Home Nedbank Green Mining Awards
October 23, 2009 by MiningNe.ws team
The winners of the fourth annual Nedbank Capital Green Mining Awards, which seek to acknowledge and celebrate the contribution that responsible mining and mineral beneficiation makes to the economic development of Africa, were announced last night (Thursday, Oct 23, 2009) at a ceremony at ... read more