| 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 www.mineweb.com for the rest of the news and expert analysis currently available. | | | | David Hargreaves believes the dynamics are changing amongst the major miners, and the importance of choosing the right mineral is becoming ever greater. | | | | | TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | Boart Longyear describes leading indicators that may not favour the drill market - yet the signals are mixed. Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | Wage demands and labour unrest fuelled by inter-union rivalries and maverick politicians like Julius Malema are putting South Africa's gold and platinum mines in jeopardy. Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | Gold One CEO, Neal Froneman, has confirmed illegal protests were held at its Modder East mine today where police used rubber bullets and tear gas in order to disperse the crowd. Monday , 03 Sep 2012 | | Sirius Minerals' goal is to make the UK a significant exporter of the mineral used as fertilizer through the development of a mine within the York Moors National Park Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | Australia's Fortestcue metals is the latest firm to cut capex spending and wind back its expansion plans in the face of slowing growth in China and tumbling prices. Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | Peru is looking to double maximum penalties for polluting companies as part of a plan to beef up environmental enforcement in the country. Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | It appears that Rio Tinto's major Argyle diamond mine in Australia is the latest to see substantial staff cuts in the mega miner's economy drive in the light of the economic downturn. Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | Mining companies have "failed the transformation agenda", South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers says. Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | According to economist Mike Schussler, pulling data from Statistics South Africa, Rock Drill operators earn more than the median wage in he country. Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | The aluminium firm has called on the Indian government to restrict exports and allow more mines to ensure sufficient supplies of bauxite to the domestic industry. Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | After finding no evidence of an attack, Venezuela and various indigenous groups are disputing whether or not an alleged massacre of Amazon villagers actually took place. Tuesday , 04 Sep 2012 | | India may be struggling with coal supply issues, but Coal India has chalked out a $10bn capex programme, while Reliance Power has begun production of coal at its Madhya Pradesh mine. Monday , 03 Sep 2012 | | India's Parliament remains adjourned over coal scam, Opposition stands firm on demand for PM's resignation Monday , 03 Sep 2012 | | Silver analyst Ted Butler remains convinced that silver's multiplier effect will continue to make it one of the best investment assets as it has been overall for the past 10 years - manipulation or no. Monday , 03 Sep 2012 | | "The Chinese will buy a lot more gold over the next decade" | | The CPM Group's Erica Rannestad looks at the supply demand balance for platinum in light of the supply issues in SA and the continuing slowdown in Europe. | | The days of South Africa producing 5m ounces of platinum are over for the short to medium term, the new CEO at Impala Platinum says. | | Royal Bafokeng Platinum CEO Steve Phiri talks about the issues South African platinum producers face and the need for leaders to be proactive. | | |
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