African Mining Conference draws masses
Cape Town, South Africa On strong commodity prices and a sustained bull market the 12th annual Mining Indaba conf…
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De Beers uncovers Botswana’s riches
With deep pockets and unmatched experience in Botswana, De Beers is pushing ahead on its evaluation of the promising AK-6 kimberlite pipe, one of 31 known kimberlites covered by the Boteti project, a …
Hillsborough eyes new coal docks
Vancouver — Hillsborough Resources (HLB-T, HLSRF-O) is gearing up to boost coal exports from its Quinsam mine in British Columbia after quietly arranging to acquire additional port facilities on a pe…
Nautilus Lines Up US$60M
Vancouver — Following a number of recent major financings, Nautilus Minerals (NUS-V, NUSMF-O) looks to further build its treasury by lining up a US$60-million private placement earmarked for work on …
Anglo kickstarts coal mine in northeastern B.C.
Vancouver – Having reopened its Trend coal mine, a consortium led by Anglo Coal Canada is eyeing expansion near Tum…
Chariot on the Outside Lane in Peru
On the shoulders of its Marcona copper project in Peru, Chariot Resources (CHD-T, CHDSF-O) is aiming to build itself into the next mid-tier copper producer — no small task for any junior, let alone o…
Hillsborough eyes new coal docks on Vancouver Island
Vancouver – Hillsborough Resources (HLB-T, HLSRF-O) is gearing up to boost coal exports from its British Columbia m…
Teck Cominco sinks US$25M into Nautilus
Vancouver — Nautilus Minerals (NUS-V, NUSMF-O) has secured another major mining company financing, with Teck Cominco (TCK.B-T, TCK-N) putting US$25 million into the seafloor mineral explorer as part …
Nautilus lines up US$160-million in financings and AIM listing
Vancouver – Following a number of recent major financings, Nautilus Minerals (NUS-V, NUSMF-O) looks to further buil…
xHillsborough, NEMI and Anglo now coal partners
Vancouver — Hillsborough Resources (HLB-T, HLSRF-O), NEMI Northern Energy & Mining (nne.a-t) and Anglo American (AAUK-Q, AAL-L) subsidiary Anglo Coal have completed the consolidation of their nor…
Chariot on the fast track in Peru
Chariot Resources (CHD-T) is aiming to build itself into the next mid-tier copper producer — and it’s planning to …
Guarded optimism for miners in prospective Philippines
Although it’s the fifth most mineralized country in the world, the Philippines’ mining industry is extremely underdeveloped — a result of years of ongoing policy issues, political turmoil and opposit…