Thursday, December 1, 2011

MINEWEB.COM'S TOP STORIES: Dearth of U.S. mining advocacy programs could hurt future REE supply chain

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TOP STORIES | Thursday , 01 Dec 2011                                                     

Dearth of U.S. mining advocacy programs could hurt future REE supply chain

U.S. Government policy decisions dismantling mining advocacy and R&D programs could mean a long road ahead to establish domestic strategic and critical minerals supplies.    Thursday , 01 Dec 2011

Wall Street greed not good for junior golds - McAvity

Ian McAvity advises that there could yet be more new lows in the junior gold sector and advises investors to wait before plunging in to pick up bargains - Gold Report interview    Thursday , 01 Dec 2011

Nevada's Top Ten Exploration Projects for 2012 -Coyner

Although Nevada mining claims have not increased proportionate to the price of gold, NDOM Administrator Al Coyner says the state continues to be in the biggest gold mining boom "ever'.    Thursday , 01 Dec 2011

Xstrata offices targeted in London demonstration

Xstrata offices were 'occupied' by demonstrators in London yesterday, supposedly in a protest over executive pay. Over 20 arrests were made.    Thursday , 01 Dec 2011

Orbite CEO touts 'disruptive technology' with Alumina-polymetallic project in Quebec

Orbite's shareprice surges on the roll out of a scoping study built around proprietary technology that extracts alumina and others metals and materials from aluminous ores.    Wednesday , 30 Nov 2011

World's top central banks move to avoid global liquidity crunch

Central banks from some developed economies plan to take coordinated steps to prevent a lack of liquidity in the global financial system.    Wednesday , 30 Nov 2011

Karnalyte gets major financing for Saskatchewan potash mine

Karnalyte's mantra has long been that it is set to become Canada's next potash miner. To that end it netted at least C$115 million to build a C$600 million potash project.    Wednesday , 30 Nov 2011

Record high gold prices push Indians to rethink buying

High gold prices and a sinking rupee are pushing Indians to rethink buying, with many turning in their gold jewellery to melt down, temporarily reversing a long-term trend of falling scrap supply.    Wednesday , 30 Nov 2011

Is gold just a safe haven or will it re-enter the monetary system?

With the eurozone poised on a knife edge, it seems gold investors are having to try and decide on which side it is likely to fall.    Wednesday , 30 Nov 2011

CME Group discussing pilot overseas futures trading business with China - paper

The official China Daily reported on Thursday that CME Group is in talks with China's securities regulator to enter the mainland's financial derivatives market.    Thursday , 01 Dec 2011

Why the world's biggest miners like potash

The world's three largest mining companies are all investing heavily in the potash sector which suggests this bulk commodity has plenty of growth ahead.    Wednesday , 30 Nov 2011

No plans to re-introduce mine windfall tax - Zambia

The Zambian government says it will not re-introduce the 25% mine windfall tax it abolished in 2009 as that could harm mining operations and negatively impact the economy.    Wednesday , 30 Nov 2011

New mine scheduling software introduced by Gemcom

Mining software specialist, Vancouver-based Gemcom, has introduced the latest upgrade to its mine scheduling software.    Wednesday , 30 Nov 2011

Yesterday's Top Story: Pretium's Quartermain sets stage for high grade Brucejack gold mine

Pretium's president and CEO takes Mineweb through the company's plans for its Brucejack mine a day after it released a new, improved resource estimate    Wednesday , 30 Nov 2011

PODCASTS / RADIO                                                     

Gold, Europe and the possibility of a euro break up

Investment consultant, Rick Schmull looks at the likelihood of a Eurozone break up and what that might mean for commodities

Mining exploration trends - Jason Goulden, MEG

On the release of Metals Economics Group's Corporate Exploration Strategies, Jason Goulden looks at why green fields exploration is falling and where companies are looking for new ounces

Resting platinum's hopes on jewellery -Atkins

Macquarie's Hayden Atkins says the starting point for the platinum sector going into 2012 is fairly weak, so much of the hope rests with jewellery

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