| 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. | | | | Natixis' Nic Brown looks at the scourge of cost push inflation and how it is affecting the global mining sector, not just in South Africa but all over the world. | | | | | TOP STORIES | Tuesday , 25 Sep 2012 | | Partnering with state-owned mining companies can be an opportunity to ease the threat of resource nationalism, top international mining CEOs suggest. Tuesday , 25 Sep 2012 | | While much has been made about the impact of QE3 on gold prices, analysts say over the short term gold may need new inspiration, and there are a few muses waiting in the wings. Monday , 24 Sep 2012 | | The nuclear power sector has three strikes against it, which look to be forcing a slow but significant worldwide rethink on the viability of nuclear electrical production. Tuesday , 25 Sep 2012 | | Julian Philips argues that the concept of a currency as a measure of value has now departed completely. Tuesday , 25 Sep 2012 | | Strong gold intercepts roll in for Atac as it drills a new discovery and adds continuity in a recently discovered deep zone at Conrad. Monday , 24 Sep 2012 | | An exhaustive report into illegal mining in the Indian state of Goa has also accused China of using up all of India's iron ore reserves. Monday , 24 Sep 2012 | | The upwards path of the gold price looks to be an almost certainty, inasmuch as anything is certain in this world, driven by open ended QE commitments around the world. Monday , 24 Sep 2012 | | The Indian government has decided to ban exports of iron ore fines from captive mines in order to push owners to invest and add value to the ore they own. Monday , 24 Sep 2012 | | In a statement released overnight, which prompted a halt in trading of Glencore's Hong Kong shares, the trader said it had agreed to lift its 50.7% stake in Kazzinc to 69.61% for up to $1.4 billion in shares and cash. Tuesday , 25 Sep 2012 | | Mining firms and energy producers are increasingly critical of President Sebastian Pinera's conservative government and warn of major output problems if regulatory issues are not resolved. Tuesday , 25 Sep 2012 | | Activists and opponents of the controversial rare earth plant in Kuantan say the High Court has put on hold for a period of one week the temporary operating licence granted to Australia's Lynas Corp. Tuesday , 25 Sep 2012 | | The coal miner says its U.S. thermal coal business is shrinking and plans to focus on supplying coal to fewer plants, which can survive a "stricter regulatory regime." Tuesday , 25 Sep 2012 | | The new forecast comes a year after Caterpillar paid $7.6 billion for mining equipment maker Bucyrus International, the most in its illustrious 87-year history. Tuesday , 25 Sep 2012 | | China has entered into a number of resource related deals with the Venezuelan government, key among which is for Citic to develop the massive and frequently disputed, Las Cristinas gold mine. Monday , 24 Sep 2012 | | Mining consultant Peter Major from Cadiz questions how Lonmin can seemingly condone the violence by granting such an unprecedented 22% salary hike and whether it will stir more mine unrest. | | Simon Scott talks about the historic wage agreement at Marikana, and its longer term implications for the platinum miner. | | CD Fund Principal, Willem Middelkoop, explains why he is positive on gold equities and why he expects fortunes to be made in the next few years in the sector. | | Investec Securities looks at the fundamentals underlying the platinum digger at the heart of the mining unrest currently underway in South Africa. | | |
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Download pdf programme To register, click here | | | | | | | | | | | | CONFERENCES | MINExpo 2012 | | Date: 24 September 2012 - 26 September 2012 | | Venue: Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, USA | | The World's largest exposition of mining equipment and services attracting over 35,000 visitors. Mineweb will be exhibiting. There is an associated conference program. visit MINEWEB at Booth number 1967 Read More | | Swiss Mining Institute Conference organised by Bally Capital | | Date: 11 October 2012 - 12 October 2012 | | Venue: 11 October 2012, Geneva Swissôtel, 12 October 2012, Zurich Park Hyatt | | We are living in unprecedented times, it is therefore critical for investors to eliminate counterparty risk. Throughout history gold is the only currency that has survived and maintained its purchasing power. Read More | | Mines & Money Australia | | Date: 15 October 2012 - 17 October 2012 | | Venue: Sydney Conference and Exhibition Centre | | Mines and Money Australia returns to the Sydney Conference and Exhibition Centre with an enlarged exhibition and a conference agenda featuring more international investment expertise and investment opportunities Read More | | | | | | ENGINE ROOM Editorial Europe Lawrie Williams, London
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