| These selected stories represent only a fraction of the news and analysis featured and updated all day on Mineweb.com - check out our home page for the rest of the news and expert analysis now available at www.mineweb.com | | | | | | | TOP STORIES | Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | The EPA's continuous quest for CERLA authority to impose additional bonding requirement on U.S. hardrock mining could drive U.S. mining offshore, opponents warn. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | After talks to solve the impasse over Newmont Mining's proposed Conga mine failed, Peru's President declared a state of emergency late Sunday to quell ongoing protests. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | Capitalizing on a buoyant stock price, Atacama Minerals ups the ante on a financing by C$10 million to C$60 million Saturday , 03 Dec 2011 | | Franco Nevada's U.S. ops chief, Steven Alfers, told members of the Northwest Mining Association that Nevada's loss of eminent domain could spread to other western mining states. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | In a tough year for precious metals stocks, smart investors should be looking for promising stories as others decide to clean house for tax purposes. Chen Lin talks to The Gold Report Saturday , 03 Dec 2011 | | Drilling results bode well for B2Gold at the Jabali vein system; more ounces gold could translate into more gold output. Friday , 02 Dec 2011 | | Glencore's CEO Ivan Glasenberg told Swiss paper 20 Minuten on Monday that he would not sell any of his shares in the company as long as he worked there. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | The diversified miner says an aggressive stance by unions, high labour costs and a potential downturn in world prices threaten its vast Pilbara expansion plans. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | Whitehaven Coal's confirmation that it had had discussions with Aston regarding a $4.8 billion potential merger sent Aston's shares up 7% on Monday. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | The government of Sierra Leone has conferred protected national park status on a remote tract of forest that has attracted attention for its iron ore mining potential. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | The subject of a $566 million takeover offer from Russia's MMK, said on Monday a court order that had frozen some of its suitor's Australian assets has been lifted. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | The companies have agreed to treatment and refining charges of $63.5/t and 6.35 U.S. cents a pound for 2012 concentrate shipments, the same rate as China's Jiangxi Copper. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | The Australian Prime Minister's ruling Labor Party endorsed on Sunday plans to open up uranium sales to India, clearing the way for talks on a bilateral nuclear agreement between the two nations. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | The state-run firm has reached a definitive agreement with Frontier Rare Earths to secure a 10% interest in the Zandkopsdrift rare earth element mining project in South Africa. Monday , 05 Dec 2011 | | Is silver in a surplus or a deficit? It depends who you talk to what kind of answer you get and whether, in fact, a surplus is really a surplus or a deficit in disguise! Friday , 02 Dec 2011 | | Investment consultant, Rick Schmull looks at the likelihood of a Eurozone break up and what that might mean for commodities | | 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 | | 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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