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| | | | Royal Bafokeng Platinum CEO Steve Phiri talks about the issues South African platinum producers face, which he would like to think there is potential for it to spread to the mine industry as a whole. | | | | | TOP STORIES | Wednesday , 22 Aug 2012 | | "The North's time has come, my friends, and you ain't seen nothing yet," says Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Wednesday , 22 Aug 2012 | | The temporary closure of Hecla's Lucky Friday Mine, complicated by ground support rehabilitation work at the company's Greens Creek Mine, negatively impacted U.S. silver production earlier this year. Wednesday , 22 Aug 2012 | | Lawyer Charles Abrahams filed the first papers on Tuesday against AngloGold Ashanti, Gold Fields and Harmony, in a preliminary step to determine whether the court recognizes the case as a class action. Tuesday , 21 Aug 2012 | | With only a partial return of the Marikana platinum mine workforce so far, Lonmin faces further production losses - and is thus virtually certain to breach its debt covenants when next reviewed in September. Tuesday , 21 Aug 2012 | | Australian headquartered Troy Resources is operating the low cost Casposo gold/silver project high in the Andes, not far from Pascua Lama and Veladero. Wednesday , 22 Aug 2012 | | Atac Resources reports a slew of drill intercepts that include its best yet from a Carlin-type target in the Yukon. Tuesday , 21 Aug 2012 | | The global miner said its earnings were hit by weaker commodity prices and industrial action and warned it expects commodity volatility to continue in the short term. Wednesday , 22 Aug 2012 | | Lima-based Hochschild Mining saw its H1 profit fall 43%, hurt as expected by lower commodity prices, cost pressures and declining output, but remains on track to meet its 2012 targets. Wednesday , 22 Aug 2012 | | The China Chamber of Commerce of Metals, Minerals & Chemicals Importers & Exporters says the country should boost imports due to growing demand and to protect domestic resources. Wednesday , 22 Aug 2012 | | Anglo American Platinum says it has received a formal wage increase demand from its workers, raising concerns the mine dispute at fellow producer Lonmin could spread to its operations. Wednesday , 22 Aug 2012 | | The committee, which consists of several government ministers, was set up to deal with the aftermath of the police shooting which claimed the lives of 34 miners and wounding 78. Wednesday , 22 Aug 2012 | | CEO Ivan Glasenberg said Tuesday the $30 billion bid for Xstrata is not a must-do deal, strongly suggesting it will not yield to key shareholder Qatar's demands for an improved offer. Tuesday , 21 Aug 2012 | | The wages earned by Lonmin rock drill operators lie very much at the heart of the Marikana tragedy but, few in the media have actually asked the question, now there is an answer - and its a lot more than much of the media has been quoting. Tuesday , 21 Aug 2012 | | The GSE's managing director says the listing of Absa Capital's gold-backed NewGold ETF will broaden the exchange's range of products beyond equities and bonds. Tuesday , 21 Aug 2012 | | Michael Fowler* expects gold to finally break through the $2,000/ounce barrier into 2013 and how this should affect mining stocks. Gold Report interview. Sunday , 19 Aug 2012 | | Simon Hunt believes that copper is no more than part of the money game at the moment. | | "I think the big question is whether the US investor joins the party in the second half of the year" | | A look at the tensions behind another bloody day at the Marikana platinum mine in Rustenburg, South Africa. | | Haywood Securities senior mining analyst Joe Mazumdar discusses the latest batch of gold quarterlies and some of the reasons behind the recent management shake ups. | | |
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Aura Energy says outstanding Häggån uranium resource expands to 800 million pounds HIGHLIGHTS - Häggån inferred resource expanded to 800 million pounds U3O8 at a grade of 160ppm
- Häggån Project now the second largest undeveloped uranium resources in the world
- additional exploration target* of 440 to 840 million pounds U3O8 defined, demonstrating potential for significant additional resource increases
- includes initial 60 million pounds U3O8 Inferred Resource in theMarby permit
- estimate independently prepared by H&S Consultants
- Häggån includes substantial molybdenum, nickel & vanadium resources
- work continues on pre-feasibility study planning
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