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Analysis - Time for miners to slow after stellar performance
December 28, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
The outperformance of European basic resources equities seen in 2010 is likely to fade next year as demand is hit by a slowdown in emerging markets growth and likely metals price rises are factored into share prices.
Developing economies, which showed strong resilience to the global econom... read more
Reckless diversification by oil companies into mining
September 29, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
I recently came across an interesting article on the Reuters website entitled "Reckless diversification by oil companies into mining". Take a look:
Mining companies are enjoying a bounty of cash from high metals prices and are increasingly being tempted into using it for acquisitions.
They... read more
Will Sanity Prevail?
August 25, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
The rescue efforts currently taking place at the San Jose Mine in Copiapo, Chile, have grabbed the attention of the world's media.
If by some small chance you missed this incredible story. Here is one minute update:
On 05 August, the main access tunnel in the copper and gold mine collapse... read more
Mining and oil boom propel investment in Colombia
August 16, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
The Colombian Government must be doing something right.
There are many signs out there pointing to the fact that this country’s mining industry is on its way up. And mining companies across the globe are starting to take notice.
The Fraser Institute recently confirmed that Colombia ... read more
The World's Top 5 Gold Producing Companies
August 6, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
Here is an in-depth look into the top producing gold mining companies across the globe—Who are they and what do they do?
The world’s top five producing gold mining companies include: Barrick Gold, Goldcorp, AngloGold Ashanti, Newmont Mining Corporation and Kinross Gold Corporat... read more
Diggers & Dealers 2010 - Awards
August 5, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
The 2010 edition of the Diggers & Dealers conference came to a close last night in Kalgoorlie.
This year’s conference was dominated by widespread criticism of the proposed Mineral Resources Rent Tax (MRRT). Many of the top mining guys voiced their concerns and some even went as f... read more
Diggers & Dealers 2010
August 2, 2010 by MiningNe.ws team
The annual Diggers & Dealers Conference kicked off today in the heart of Australia’s gold mining industry, Kalgoorlie.
The delegates have plenty to discuss over the next few days as the Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT) is sure to be a hot topic, along with many a comment on the ... read more
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
