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WTO rejects China appeal on raw materials exports

The World Trade Organisation (WTO) this week rejected an appeal by China over the setting of export quotas for raw materials in a decision that could affect prices for rare earth metals 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:53pm

Teck to supply zinc for UN nutrition program

Teck Resources Ltd has joined forces with the world’s largest chemicals firm, BASF SE, to develop a zinc food supplement programme as part of the Scale Up Nutrition (SUN) process, run by the United Nations 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:53pm

Indonesia protests escalate, Arc license revoked

 Clashes between authorities and anti-mining protesters, which resulted in the deaths of two people in early January, have continued this week in the Bima Regency of Indonesia’s Sumbawa Island 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:53pm

Rains bring loss for Ranger

 On Wednesday, Energy Resources of Australia Ltd, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, posted an after-tax loss of A$154 million (US$164 million) for last year, citing extreme weather conditions 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:53pm

BHP sells Richard’s Bay Minerals stake to Rio, exits mineral sands

 BHP Billiton (BHPB) said it will sell its 37% stake in South African mineral-sands operation Richards Bay Minerals (RBM) to operator Rio Tinto for an undisclosed sum 		Headline Article 03 Feb 2012 12:53pm

African states move to increase their share

 The past week has seen a number of potentially significant developments for mining companies operating in the African states of Mali and Ghana, with the possibility of revised fiscal arrangements in each state 		Headline Article 03 Feb 2012 12:53pm

Guatemala raises royalties

 Mining companies are to be asked to voluntarily raise royalty payments in the central American state of Guatemala, following an accord concluded last week between Guatemala’s Union of Extractive industries and the Ministry of Mines 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:53pm

Rustenburg strike

 The strike at the Rustenberg mine, owned by Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd (Implats), escalated this week, with Implats reporting that the majority of its Rustenberg workforce – about 18,000 employees – stayed away from work on Tuesday 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:51pm

Goldplat production

 Goldplat plc has secured permission from the South African authorities in its efforts to secure further feedstock for the East Rand Proprietary Mines operation 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:51pm

Yukon Nevada

Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:50pm

African Rainbow injury

An employee has been fatally injured at Harmony Gold Mining Co’s Bambanani mine in South Africa’s Free State 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:50pm

La Himalaya nationalisation an ‘isolated case’ in Bolivia

 The nationalisation on January 25 of the La Himalaya tungsten mine, the largest wolfram deposit in Bolivia, is not expected to trigger other such moves as the government said it is keen to attract mining investment into the under-explored country 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:50pm

Aquarius Platinum

 Aquarius Platinum Ltd, the world’s fourth-largest platinum producer, reported disappointing output figures for its second quarter to end December, citing an increase in safety stoppages as one of the reasons for missing analyst expectations 		Magazine Article 03 Feb 2012 12:50pm

Fatality at Two Rivers

 African Rainbow Minerals announced on Monday that production had been halted at the company’s Two Rivers platinum mine in South Africa, after a fall-of-ground accident resulted in the death of an employee. 		Magazine Article 27 Jan 2012 1:19pm

De Beers first rough sight

The Diamond Trading Co, distribution arm of the De Beers Group, has held the first rough diamond sight of the year. 		Magazine Article 27 Jan 2012 1:18pm

Metals Economic Group highlights silver increase

 A strategic report by Metals Economic Group has revealed that there are 15 significant new silver-mine expansions set for completion in 2012. 		Magazine Article 27 Jan 2012 1:18pm

RBC picks copper

 In its latest commodity report, RBC Capital Markets has forecast "a modest correction" this year in the price of copper, which is the bank's preferred metal.Meanwhile, the International Copper Study Group has released its preliminary data for the year to end-October 2011. 		Headline Article 27 Jan 2012 1:18pm

McEwen Mining to begin trading

Appointment Announcement Article 27 Jan 2012 1:17pm

Tailings JV for Gold Fields, Gold One

 Southern-Africa focused Gold One International Ltd has joined forces with the world’s firth-largest gold producer, Gold Fields Ltd, regarding a potential joint venture to process tailings on the West Rand. 		Headline Article 27 Jan 2012 1:17pm

Russia launches US$120bn coal restructuring

 The prime minister of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, said on Tuesday that the country would embark on an extensive restructuring of its coal industry, aimed at producing 430Mt/y by 2030. 		Headline Article 27 Jan 2012 1:17pm

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  • Comment

    Letter: Mine safety
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  • Production and Markets

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    La Himalaya nationalisation an ‘isolated case’ in Bolivia
    Rustenburg strike
    African Rainbow injury

  • Exploration & Development

    Balya intercepts
    Porcupine assays
    High-grade Komahun
    Vista feasibility raises output and costs for Coalspur

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    White Tiger loan
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