| 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 | | | | Dundee Capital Markets' David Talbot looks at the lay of the uranium landscape in the wake of the Fukushima disaster | | | | | TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 14 Feb 2012 | | The President's proposed fiscal 2013 federal budget calls for a 5% gross mining royalty on federal lands, and a hardrock abandoned mined land fee on all private and public lands. Tuesday , 14 Feb 2012 | | The $4.5 billion expansion of the massive Escondida copper mine in Chile is planned to increase the mine's reserve estimate by 25%. Tuesday , 14 Feb 2012 | | Approvals of mine ventilation and roof plans face more delays in the Obama Administration's proposed 2013 MSHA budget, as increased enforcement of mine safety violations remains a priority. Tuesday , 14 Feb 2012 | | Canada Lithium gets C$92 million in debt and leases, adding to over C$100 million it raised about a year ago, while forging ahead on offtake agreements. Tuesday , 14 Feb 2012 | | Orbite Aluminae outlined a list of additional information it has to provide Quebec regulators, who have apparently decided its Grande Vallée alumina and rare earths scoping study and resource estimate require further detail. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | With world No.1 gold miner Barrick intending to sell its stake in Russia's Highland Gold, the latter reckons the extra liquidity in its stock may give it a boost - but its share price fell nonetheless. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | The miner reported a 65% rise in its second-quarter earnings on Tuesday, as it continued to capitalise on the higher gold price. Tuesday , 14 Feb 2012 | | Kenya is looking to new mining ventures in industrial metals and gold to assist the country in its bid to diversify away from its traditional agricultural focus. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | Australian miner Sundance Resources plans to update the market on the approvals process for its Mbalam iron ore project in West Africa by Thursday, seeking a trading halt on its shares. Tuesday , 14 Feb 2012 | | SSAB has decided not to restart its Oxelsoeund furnace, which was temporarily shut last summer to carry out relining works, until market conditions improve. Tuesday , 14 Feb 2012 | | The better-than-expected 54% in Coal India's net profit increase was bolstered by strong production volumes and a price increase effected last February. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | West Africa-focused Avion Gold has started production at its new Tabakoto underground mine, which is scheduled to produce about 470,000 tonnes of ore this year. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | Zambia's copper production rose to 869,058 tonnes in 2011 from 852,566 tonnes the previous year, the central bank said on Monday. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | The company secured regulatory approval from the Hong Kong Stock exchange to send its formal bid proposal for Grand Cache Coal Corp on Monday, moving closer to the nearly $1 billion takeover. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | After falling short of its 2011 target due to a spike in safety stoppages in South Africa, the miner said Monday output will likely be flat this year. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | Julian Phillips looks at the dangers investors face when owning gold in their home countries and the pros and cons of foreign vaults. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | The Oracle of Omaha is certain that 100 years from now, when people are fearful, they will still rush into gold but, he still prefers stocks and productive assets. Monday , 13 Feb 2012 | | Credit Suisse's Tom Kendall says that while there is a good chance of seeing prices back up towards last year's consensus predictions might well be a little on the high side | | Harmony Gold's CEO, explains why the grades grew so strongly during the quarter and talks about the progression of the Wafi-Golpu project | | Steve Letwin talks about dividends, separating out its REE assets and looks at a floor for gold prices of around $1,400 | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | CONFERENCES | PDAC 2012 | | Date: 04 March 2012 - 07 March 2012 | | Venue: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South), Toronto, Canada | | The annual Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) conference and exhibition is the largest mineral exploration event held anywhere in the world. Last year's conference saw attendance from more than 27,000 delegates. Read More | | Investing in Asian Mining Indaba | | Date: 29 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | | Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore | | he organisers of the world's largest mining investment event, Investing in African Mining Indaba, will bring its successful business event platform to Asian soil: Investing in Asian Mining Indaba will be held 29-31 October 2012 at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore, www.AsianMiningIndaba.com. The An... Read More | | | | | | FEATURED
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