| 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 | Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | The staff of the Alberta Securities Commission claims Grande Cache Coal executives reportedly sold shares in the company prior to publicly disclosing a potential 40% production shortfall. Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | There is not much to go on, but it's safe to say there's a great deal of interest in Oromin's statement it is in tentative takeover talks. Thursday , 08 Dec 2011 | | In a deal that would see the creation of a combined investment entity worth around R2.5bn, the London-listed firm has made a firm offer to merge with Mvelaphanda Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | Should money really still be kept moving when debt forgiveness is already being talked up? Adrian Ash looks to history and Catfish for answers. Thursday , 08 Dec 2011 | | The desperate need for jobs in northern Wisconsin has generated increased momentum among state lawmakers to create a favorable regulatory environment for the Gogebic Taconite iron ore project. Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | It is reported the Chinese firm will offer $2.2 billion for Australia's Extract Resources if its agreed deal to buy Extract's top shareholder, Kalahari Minerals, proceeds. Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | Alexco Resources reports another batch of high-grade silver intercepts from its Bermingham silver project in the Keno Hill district, including some plump silver zones. Thursday , 08 Dec 2011 | | Bob Moriarty, founder of 321gold.com, is downright bullish on the U.S. dollar for the time being. He says it's not only a safe haven but "the best investment to be in. Thursday , 08 Dec 2011 | | The nickel miner says it can become a gold producer within two years through the acquired Gidgee gold project in Western Australia Thursday , 08 Dec 2011 | | The gold miner has revised its output guidance for 2011 after its African assets underperformed during the rainy season. Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | The company's move to a pricing system that more immediately reflects a tumble in spot prices could cost Vale about $1.5 billion in revenue from iron ore sales this quarter. Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | The company reports it has applied for A$100 million in government funds to help offset the impact of new carbon taxes due to come into effect next year. Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | The steelmaker said Friday it will invest $729.7 million in its joint venture with mining giant Vale, which is expected to produce 3 million t/y of slabs in its first phase. Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | The West Africa-focused gold miner expects to enter the FTSE 250 index in the March reshuffle and tap investment from index tracking funds. Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | CEO Tom Albanese said Thursday the company may export iron ore from its Simandou project in Guinea before its planned 2015 target. Friday , 09 Dec 2011 | | The difficulties junior and mid-cap miners are having in raising capital are creating great low-cost opportunities for funds like Blackrock to invest. Wednesday , 07 Dec 2011 | | Raw Materials Group CEO, Magnus Ericsson, says the iron ore market remains a long term one and too much focus is placed on the short term effects on the current financial crisis | | According to Standard Bank's Vaughn Wickens, there is financing available for mines but, companies have to have the basics covered. | | Metals Economics Group CEO, Michael Chender looks at the long term need for new copper ounces and the hurdles companies face in finding new ounces. | | |
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Islamic republic of Afghanistan ministry of mines mineral tenders request for expressions of interest The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, through the Ministry of Mines, has announced the opening of tender processes for the exploration and, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, the subsequent exploitation of each of the following mineral prospects: | Project | Province | Mineral type | Deposit type | Exploration Licence Area(s) | | Badakhshan | Badakhshan | Gold | Quartz-vein | 4 x 250km2 | | Zarkashan | Ghazni | Copper-gold | Skarn | 2 x 242km2 | | Balkhab | Sar-I-Pul and Balkh | Copper | VMS | 210 and 247km2 | | Shaida | Herat | Copper | Porphyry | 250km2 | The full Request for Expressions of Interest and further information is available on the Ministry of Mines website (www.mom.gov.af). | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | FEATURED
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