| | | | A look at the reasons behind the rare earth miner's latest deal, how it fits in with the AS Silmet deal announced earlier and a view on why the rare earth supply squeeze could last longer than many expect | | | | | | TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | Credit analysts for Standard & Poor's expect majors Anglo American, Rio Tinto and Xstrata will maintain good credit metrics over the medium term. Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | It was only dollar strength that prevented gold from bursting through the $1500 an ounce level yesterday and any return to dollar weakness should see this next major psychological barrier breached. Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | Teck Resources said, Q1 adjusted earnings more than doubled on the back of large copper and coal pricing gains which helped offset problems on the operational side that cut back shipment volumes Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | Still no communication from miner Larry Marek trapped during a groundfall at the Lucky Friday silver mine near Mullan, Idaho. Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | The Nevada Tax Commission voted to update the state's net proceeds of mines regulations and mining tax deductions only after the Legislature has addressed mining taxation policy through legislation. Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | Adverse weather in Australia and Papua New Guinea and the suspension of operations at its Bonikro gold mine in the Ivory Coast have meant the gold miner has cut its fiscal 2011 guidance to around 2.82m ounces Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | With a view to completing a third gold-silver resource estimate, Calibre Mining keeps getting good grades at Riscos de Oro gold-silver targets. Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | In a scoping study, Lithium Americas outlined a plan to mine up to 40,000 tonnes per year of lithium carbonate in Argentina at one of the world's largest lithium-brine resources. Monday , 18 Apr 2011 | | Gold was money long before currencies came into the fray but a look at how the world moved from a gold standard to the current situation provides some useful food for thought Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | Lundin Mining confirmed on Monday that the DRC has approved changes made to the mining contracts for the huge Tenke Fungurume copper-cobalt mine Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | A source from within the controversial Norta Energia consortium, said the Brazilian miner is close to joining the group that is planning to build the $17bn Belo Monte dam in the Amazon region Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | Previously UBS's head mining banker, Loftus-Hills, has moved to the boutique advisory firm as it looks to step up its Asian expansion Tuesday , 19 Apr 2011 | | Veteran miner Larry Marek remains trapped underground at Hecla's Lucky Friday mine in Idaho's Silver Valley as rescue crews continue to add and remove material. Monday , 18 Apr 2011 | | Gold Fields to buy IAMGOLD's nearly 19% stake in two mines in Ghana | | A look at the staggering increase in US money supply this year and its implications for both inflation and the gold price as well as a look at the effect of 'poor man's gold' on silver | | A look at the hot money flowing into silver, the implications of gold acting as a mirror for currencies seemingly in a race to the bottom and China's role in the copper market | | |
| Hathor Exploration Limited to Acquire Terra Ventures Inc. Hathor Exploration Limited (TSX: HAT) ("Hathor") and Terra Ventures Inc. (TSX-V: TAS) ("Terra") jointly announce that they have executed a binding letter agreement (the "Agreement") pursuant to which Hathor will acquire, in an all-share transaction, all of the issued and outstanding shares of Terra by way of a plan of arrangement. The synergy of this proposed transaction is underscored by the shared nature of the core assets of the two companies. The Arrangement consolidates a 100% interest in the Roughrider uranium deposit and an approximate 98% interest in the large and prospective Russell Lake exploration project, located at either end, respectively, of the prolific eastern corridor of the Athabasca Basin. For the full release click here. | | | | | | | | | | | | CONFERENCES | IIC 2011 New York Hard Assets Conference | | Date: 09 May 2011 - 10 May 2011 | | Venue: Marriott Marquis Hotel, New York | | Major mining investment conference held each year in New York. Mineweb's Lawrie Williams and Kip Keen will be in attendance Read More | | The Australian Resources and Energy Conference 2011 | | Date: 21 May 2011 - 25 May 2011 | | Venue: Broken Hill, Australia | | The inaugural Australian Energy and Resources Symposium will be held in the iconic outback town of Broken Hill, NSW and will showcase Australian resources and energy companies to investor delegations from across the globe. Read More | | CHI World Resource Investment Conference 2011 | | Date: 05 June 2011 - 06 June 2011 | | Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre East | | Featuring a world class line-up of speakers, covering all types of direct investments in resource public companies, speculative investing, resource exploration, oil & gas, green technology and clean energy, world outlook, investment strategies and more! Mineweb's Jan Chadwck will attend. Read More | | Diggers and Dealers 2011 Forum | | Date: 01 August 2011 - 03 August 2011 | | Venue: Kalgoorlie, WA | | This important Australian annual mining conference combines presentations by listed mining and exploration companies with a large exhibition area housing exhibitors from the mining, exploration and service sectors. Read More | | | | | | FEATURED
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