Monday, July 4, 2011

MINEWEB.COM'S TOP STORIES: 49 miners trapped underground in separate Chinese coal mining accidents

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TOP STORIES | Monday , 04 Jul 2011                                                     

49 miners trapped underground in separate Chinese coal mining accidents

Floods have collapsed two coal mines in China over the weekend, killing three and trapping 49 other miners underground.    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

Dr. Copper switches from economics to medicine

While the disinfectant abilities of copper have been long-acknowledged, positive results from new clinical trials could see the metal's use in the health industry increase significantly    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

Tavan Tolgoi coal finalists announced

According to a senior Mongolian government source, Peabody Energy, a combined Shenhua, Mitsui offering and a Russian consortium have been picked to jointly develop the massive Tavan Tolgoi deposit    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

The Dragon's teeth. Gold critical in China's global financial aims

Gold is a key element in China's master plan to replace the dollar with the yuan as the world's reserve currency with all the trading benefits such a change will bring.    Saturday , 02 Jul 2011

In bid for production, Canadian gold junior St. Eugene may sell control

St. Eugene Mining could be getting new management and a board room re-organization in return for C$12 million and a greater possibility of near-term production.    Saturday , 02 Jul 2011

Japan discovers huge rare earth deposits in the Pacific Ocean

According to Japanese scientists, vast deposits of readily-extractable rare earth minerals have been found at 78 locations on the floor of the Pacific Ocean    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

IMZ looking to sell Ecuadorian gold and silver assets to Canadians now China out of picture

Though potential debt financing for its Gaby and Rio Blanco projects in Ecuador hit a Chinese snag, silver-miner International Minerals has now entered into talks with a Canadian company to see if it can negotiate a different deal.    Saturday , 02 Jul 2011

High diamond prices leading to demand faltering?

Diamond sector observer, Rapaport, notes that the continuing price increases in rough diamond prices are now beginning to see resistance to further rises.    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

NMDC in talks to acquire control in Brazilian iron ore developer for $1 billion

India's largest mining company is looking to supplement domestic demand as well as sell iron ore to international buyers with a controlling stake in Greystone Mineracao    Friday , 01 Jul 2011

BMA coal mine labour unrest likely to continue - Unions

According to labour unions, the industrial action at coal mines jointly owned by BHP and Mitsubishi in Australia could continue through the week as workers hold out for job security and training    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

Fifteen killed in drug shootout in top Mexican silver mining area

A five-hour gun battle between Mexican marines and a drug gang in Mexico's principal silver mining state close to Fresnillo, left 15 dead raising more concerns about mine security in the area.    Saturday , 02 Jul 2011

South Africa's metal-workers union announce country-wide strike

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa said Sunday it would launch a country wide strike on Monday after wage negotiations broke down    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

Codelco unions plan strike for July 11

After disagreements with management at the Chilean copper giant over restructuring, thousands of workers plan to stage a 24-hour strike on July 11    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

Australian bauxite development discussions terminated - Chalco

The Aluminium Corp of China said the Queensland government had terminated the discussions over possible development of bauxite resources in Australia    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

Murchison says Oakajee iron ore project will require A$5.43bn in capex

The 50:50 joint venture between Murchison Metals and Japan's Mitsubishi said the iron ore, port and rail project in Australia will require capital costs of A$5.43bn, above previous estimates.    Monday , 04 Jul 2011

Indian diamond mine reopens after a year's closure

After being closed for a year while new environmental clearances were obtained, the Majhgawan diamond mine in India's Madhya Pradesh has been reopened    Friday , 01 Jul 2011

COMEX gold and silver longs cut, copper upped

With gold and silver prices falling quite sharply last week COMEX saw net long positions in the precious metals fall.    Sunday , 03 Jul 2011

Weekend Top Story: U.S. Mint releases 2011 American Eagle Silver proof coins

The U.S. Mint has now released one of its most sought-after coins, the 2011 American Eagle Silver proof coin but, has limited sales to 100 coins per customer    Friday , 01 Jul 2011

PODCASTS / RADIO                                                     

The launch of CPM's PGM Year book 2011 - Rohit Savant

A look at some of the findings in the latest addition of CPM's Platinum Group Metals Year book and a view on what we can expect going forward this year.

Coin demand and asset protection in the gold and silver markets

ASI's Rich Checkan takes a look at some of the trends currently seen in the gold and silver coin market and what we are likely to expect as the year continues

China, inflation and the copper market

A look at some of the macro economic factors playing out in the copper market and what one can expect for the rest of the year

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