MINEWEB.COM'S TOP STORIES: Upper Big Branch Mine managers kept fake safety records - MSHA

TOP STORIES | Thursday , 30 Jun 2011                                                      Upper Big Branch Mine managers kept fake safety records - MSHA The United Mine Workers of America urged former Massey management to "come clean and take responsibility for their actions" after revelations both real and fake safety records were kept by the Upper Big Branch Mine.    Thursday , 30 Jun 2011 LSEG-TMX merger dead; Maple hopes its TMX bid wins regulator support After failing to get the requisite shareholder approval, for the LSE deal, the TMX Group, parent company of the TSX, said it will consider, but not necessarily accept a C$3.8 billion offer by the Maple Group.    Thursday , 30 Jun 2011 Property rights fiasco forces C$11M writedown for Sinchao Metals For Sinchao Metals a faulty property transfer turned out to be a costly mistake, wiping out C$11.3 million through a write-down and some 40% of its resources.    Thursday , 30 Jun 2011 Wits Gold now looks to have a viable gold mine in prospect South African gold explorer, Wits Gold, looks as though it may have a viable shallow underground gold mining project on its hands with its DBM property in the southern Free State gold field.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Romarco now sees u/g potential from drilling at Haile gold project Romarco has exposed continuity of gold mineralization at its Haile gold project in South Carolina as new results roll in from its ongoing 110,000-metre drilling campaign.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Australia's labor party reaffirms mining tax, still not enough say Greens Australia's Greens party wants a far greater mining tax than the Labor government is willing to propose, an impasse that could further add to Labor's popularity woes    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Lynas rare earth plant must comply with recommendations to get pre-operating license - Malaysia Malaysia's government said Thursday that Lynas Corp must comply with the recommendations of an independent review panel in order to get a pre-operating license for its $230m rare earth processing plant    Thursday , 30 Jun 2011 India's Lanco sued for A$3.5bn, could face review of export licence On the back of a lawsuit by Australia's Perdaman Industries, Lanco Infratech faces review of its export licence, which may end up defeating the major purpose of its $750 million Griffin Coal acquisition    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Comparing gold indices and ratios: the HUI, XAU, XGD, GDX and CDNX An analysis of the most-used precious metals indexes and ratios - how they differ and how they should be utilized.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Output failure forces Minara to reduce nickel production The Australian miner says it has been forced to lower production rates at its Murrin Murrin nickel ore processing factory due to an equipment failure    Thursday , 30 Jun 2011 The secret world of Central Bank gold Whatever the world's top central bankers may say about gold in public, behind the scenes they still consider it a vital element in the global financial system.    Thursday , 30 Jun 2011 BHP Australia refinery resumes nickel production After closure in May due to a shortage of third-part hydrogen supplies, BHP Billiton said Wednesday that, as planned, production at its Kwinana nickel refinery has restarted    Thursday , 30 Jun 2011 UK anti-competition watchdog turns gaze once more to metals warehouses The UK's Office of Fair Trading will once more look at activity by large metals traders who also own warehouses after a parliamentary committee raised concerns    Thursday , 30 Jun 2011 Focus may move to U.S. economy if Greece avoids default. Gold still consolidating Eurozone tensions eased as it seemed likely the Greek Parliament would approve the proposed austerity measures and focus could now move to U.S. debt with possible downgrade by ratings agencies.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Gold Fields closes $60m loan with StanbicGhana Stanbic Ghana, said Wednesday it had closed a senior revolving loan facility for $60m with Gold Fields. the facility will last for 3 years.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Philex expects higher H1 income The Philippines' top miner said its net income for H1 2011 is likely to be better than the previous year on the back of stronger prices, putting it on track to post record profits for the full year.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Major FL Smidth materials handling order for Moroccan phosphate terminal FL Smidth has received an order for the complete engineering, design, procurement, fabrication, erection and commissioning for a new phosphate terminal in Morocco    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Yesterday's Top Story: China's first precious metals spot exchange opens in 'Silver City' China's "Silver City" hopes to gain a voice in international precious metals trading through the new Hunan South Rare and Precious Metals Exchange.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 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	Mineweb is the world's top mining and mining investment news website and is read in over 200 countries daily by mining company executives, financiers and investors.  According to independently published global website analysis, Mineweb is ranked far higher in terms of daily readership than any other directly competitive website. Mineweb is updated around the clock, so to keep abreast of news throughout the day we suggest you do check our homepage for updates - www.mineweb.com Follow mining news updates on Twitter http://twitter.com/Mineweb Mineweb's iPad app is now available! Go to www..mineweb.com/apps or to the Apple app store to download it.   CONFERENCES 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 Denver Gold Forum 2011 Date: 18 September 2011 - 21 September 2011 Venue: Broadmoor Hotel & Resort, Colorado Springs, USA Major event hosted by the Denver Gold Group, The Denver Gold Forum will showcase institutional-quality precious metals companies to global fund and portfolio managers, institutional investors and analysts. Mineweb's Dorothy Kosich will attend Read More FEATURED COMPANY View more featured mining companies ENGINE ROOM Editorial Europe Lawrie Williams, London Geoff Candy, Groningen Rhona O'Connell, London Americas Dorothy Kosich, Reno Kip Keen, Halifax, NS Asia and Australasia Shivom Seth, Mumbai Ross Louthean, Perth Kerry Stevenson, Sydney Sales and Marketing Jan Chadwick, International Wendy Hora, Australasia Editor in Chief Alec Hogg, Mooi River, SA
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MINEWEB.COM'S TOP STORIES: Total refined platinum supply will hit 7.4m ounces in 2011-CPM Group

FEATURED PODCAST                                                      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   TOP STORIES | Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011                                                      Total refined platinum supply will hit 7.4m ounces in 2011-CPM Group Platinum prices averaged $1,650 in 2010, a 36.1% increase over 2009, CPM reported in its annual Platinum Group Metals Yearbook.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Scotiabank's Mohr forecasts copper demand rebound in second half of 2011 Scotiabank's Commodity Price Index posted a milder than expected correction in May, declining 2.6%.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 China's first precious metals spot exchange opens in 'Silver City' China's "Silver City" hopes to gain a voice in international precious metals trading through the new Hunan South Rare and Precious Metals Exchange.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Clifton Star keeps it steady on post-Osisko path at Duparquet gold project News Osisko had pulled out from a joint venture on the Duparquet gold project hurt Clifton Star Resources at first - but as it turns out analysts predict good things with Clifton back behind the wheel.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Platinum jewellery demand set to surge in India Though China will likely remain the world's largest consumer of platinum jewellery, a very young market in India is set to take wing with prices hovering closer to gold.    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 Sundance shares jump on shortlist announcement Sundance resources said Wednesday it has finalised a shortlist of potential partners for its $4.6bniron ore project in West Africa but did not release the names of the companies    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 High grade silver-gold buoys Endeavour Silver Continuing silver-gold mineralization at a new series of veins bodes well for Endeavour Silver's ongoing plant expansion at its Guanajuato mine in Mexico.    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 Zinc consolidation likely as prices rise While the zinc market is expected to be in surplus this year, analysts are positive on prices of the metal slightly further out and believe major producers are already looking for juniors to take out    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Gold strike length doubled at Burkina Faso gold zone - Semafo The Canadian miner says follow-up drilling at the recently discovered Yaho gold zone has more than doubled the strike length of gold.    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Gindalbie considering equity raising to fund iron ore project The miner said it may conduct an equity raising to help fund a 30% increase in construction costs at its W. Australian iron ore project    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 No boom yet for Kyrgyztan mines Mining companies, who had hoped democracy would lead to a better investment climate in the resource-rich country, are finding the going tougher than expected.    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 Moly Mines secures $494m loan from China Development Bank The miner said the loans will be used for the construction of its Spinifex Ridge molybdenum and copper projet in W. Australia    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Grupo Mexico, Asarco union extend existing contract for 2 years Grupo Mexico has agreed to extend its existing contract with 2,100 miners at its US copper mining unit, Asarco    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Buy into gold and silver stocks at $1500 gold, don't liquidate - Mills Some are saying investors should take profits in junior resource stocks now. Rick Mills explains why $1,500 gold means investors should be cashing in, not cashing out. Gold Report interview    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 Potential Chinese investor for Blyvoor - DRDGold DRDGold CEO, Neil Pretorius, said Tuesday the company was talking to a potential Chinese investor for its Blyvoor operations    Wednesday , 29 Jun 2011 Yesterday's Top Story: The Eurozone crisis and what it means for gold and silver An analysis of what has led to the economic crisis afflicting the Eurozone and its impact on the gold and silver markets.    Tuesday , 28 Jun 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. 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 Bubble talk, Greece and gold's solid fundamentals - Adrian Ash "I often get anxious when I can't see a problem with the gold market... But just looking at monetary policy and looking at the outlook, it is difficult to see it coming off any time soon"	Magellan adds third drill rig at Coringa project and identifies new mineralized zone 5km south of Meio zone Magellan Minerals Ltd. (TSX-V: MNM) is pleased to report that it has added a third diamond drill rig at the Coringa project in Brazil and has discovered a new mineralized zone called Filao da Porteira which is located approximately 5km south-east of the Meio zone. Drilling is currently in progress at Coringa on the recently identified Valdette and Demetrio structures with initial drill results expected within the next two weeks. The third rig will initially target the Come Quieto zone which is not part of the current resource and is located 2km south of Meio. Surface sampling at Come Quieto previously returned several values above 5g/t gold including two samples of 71.2 g/t and 306.0g/t gold For the full release click here.   CONFERENCES 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 Denver Gold Forum 2011 Date: 18 September 2011 - 21 September 2011 Venue: Broadmoor Hotel & Resort, Colorado Springs, USA Major event hosted by the Denver Gold Group, The Denver Gold Forum will showcase institutional-quality precious metals companies to global fund and portfolio managers, institutional investors and analysts. Mineweb's Dorothy Kosich will attend Read More FEATURED COMPANY View more featured mining companies ENGINE ROOM Editorial Europe Lawrie Williams, London Geoff Candy, Groningen Rhona O'Connell, London Americas Dorothy Kosich, Reno Kip Keen, Halifax, NS Africa Barry Sergeant, JHB Asia and Australasia Shivom Seth, Mumbai Ross Louthean, Perth Kerry Stevenson, Sydney Sales and Marketing Jan Chadwick, International Wendy Hora, Australasia Editor in Chief Alec Hogg, Mooi River, SA
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MINEWEB.COM'S TOP STORIES: Bear Creek Mining to pursue legal remedies for Santa Ana ‘expropriation'

FEATURED PODCAST                                                      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   TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011                                                      Bear Creek Mining to pursue legal remedies for Santa Ana 'expropriation' Peru's revocation of the Santa Ana silver concession "sets a worrisome precedent and casts doubts over development timelines and certainty for the project," says Haywood Securities analyst Chris Thompson.    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 Weatherly signs its Namibian zinc/lead deal with the Chinese The official signing of the zinc/lead mining deal between AIM-listed junior miner, Weatherly International and Chinese company ECE, was undertaken in the presence of some very illustrious observers.    Monday , 27 Jun 2011 Gold's run to continue despite bearish factors raising their heads While some of the messages being sent to the gold market seem mixed at the moment, Martin Murenbeeld believes that the bearish arguments for gold are unlikely to hold sway over the longer term.    Monday , 27 Jun 2011 Meadowbank fire hits Agnico-Eagle 2Q gold production Agnico-Eagle says Meadowbank's second-quarter gold production will drop to 60,000 ounces although second-half gold production at the mine is expected to be 50% higher than in the first half of this year.    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 The Greek crisis unraveled and its impact on gold A look at some of the facts about the current debt crisis in Greece, the reasons behind some of the political reactions and, how Greek people are buying gold    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 Eskom more than doubles full-year profit The South African power utility said the jump in earnings was due to higher tariffs charged to customers and added it would meet power demand during the peak winter months.    Monday , 27 Jun 2011 Rio Tinto happy with Australian project budgets The trans-national miner said it is comfortable that its multi-billion dollar budgets in Australia are being managed appropriately.    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 La Mancha reports Sudan mine fire The Canadian gold producer, said there was a fire at its Hassaï mine in Sudan over the weekend which will likely affect gold production from the project over the next few weeks    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 Zijin Mining planning $280m U.S. dollar-denominated bond issue The Chinese miner said, in a filing to the Hong Kong bourse on Tuesday, that the bonds would have a maturity of five years and the capital raised would be used to buy copper concentrate    Tuesday , 28 Jun 2011 Avocet Mining partially completes S.E. Asian sale The miner has sold two key South East Asian assets for $170m but, the remainder of the sale will only be finalised in the third quarter, the miner said.    Monday , 27 Jun 2011 New Swaziland rail line expected within 3 years - Transnet The South African freight logistics group said Monday a rail line through Swaziland could happen within 2 to 3 years as part of a plan to free up capacity on its main export line leading to Richards Bay    Monday , 27 Jun 2011 Yesterday's Top Story: As Peruvian Govt. struggles to end anti-mining violence, Bear Creek threatens to sue With public transport crippled after weeks of protests that have now turned deadly, Peru's President Garcia says he has more to worry about than the fallout over Bear Creek's revoked silver project permit.    Monday , 27 Jun 2011 PODCASTS / RADIO                                                      Bubble talk, Greece and gold's solid fundamentals - Adrian Ash "I often get anxious when I can't see a problem with the gold market... But just looking at monetary policy and looking at the outlook, it is difficult to see it coming off any time soon" The continued rise of resource nationalism - Ben Cattaneo, Stratos The election of Ollanta Humala in Peru has created another, in what is a long list of debates about resource nationalism but, it does hold some challenges for mining companies A cloudy outlook for gold at the moment There are a lot of reasons why people should look to invest in gold at the moment, says Tiberius Asset Management's head of trading, but, there are also reasons why, in the short term, it might be best to stay away	Mineweb is the world's top mining and mining investment news website and is read in over 200 countries daily by mining company executives, financiers and investors.  According to independently published global website analysis, Mineweb is ranked far higher in terms of daily readership than any other directly competitive website. Mineweb is updated around the clock, so to keep abreast of news throughout the day we suggest you do check our homepage for updates - www.mineweb.com Follow mining news updates on Twitter http://twitter.com/Mineweb Mineweb's iPad app is now available! Go to www..mineweb.com/apps or to the Apple app store to download it.   CONFERENCES 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 Denver Gold Forum 2011 Date: 18 September 2011 - 21 September 2011 Venue: Broadmoor Hotel & Resort, Colorado Springs, USA Major event hosted by the Denver Gold Group, The Denver Gold Forum will showcase institutional-quality precious metals companies to global fund and portfolio managers, institutional investors and analysts. Mineweb's Dorothy Kosich will attend Read More FEATURED COMPANY View more featured mining companies ENGINE ROOM Editorial Europe Lawrie Williams, London Geoff Candy, Groningen Rhona O'Connell, London Americas Dorothy Kosich, Reno Kip Keen, Halifax, NS Africa Barry Sergeant, JHB Asia and Australasia Shivom Seth, Mumbai Ross Louthean, Perth Kerry Stevenson, Sydney Sales and Marketing Jan Chadwick, International Wendy Hora, Australasia Editor in Chief Alec Hogg, Mooi River, SA
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