First Quantum acquires 17.2% of Equinox
First Quantum Minerals (FM-T, FQM-L) is quietly buying up shares of fellow copper miner Equinox Minerals (EQN-T, EQ…
Africa
Resource security high on China’s agenda
As the world’s largest consumer of mineral raw materials, it’s no surprise that China’s mining companies are following their international peers and starting to hunt for resources overseas.
Editorial: And these people are supposed to be serious
Well, the 47th trading week of 2007 brought more messages of consolidation, but ones that made us feel even more jaded than usual. And regulatory issues, forced into the light by anti-mining groups, m…
Rockgate defines large roll-front uranium deposit in Mali (November 29, 2007)
If Rockgate Capital (RGT-V, RCKGF-O) has its way, the West African nation of Mali will one day become as well-known…
Lumwana uranium potential growing for Equinox (November 26, 2007)
Vancouver — The completion of infill drilling at what will be Africa’s largest copper mine has shown definitively that the orebody also hosts discrete zones of high-grade uranium mineralization, and …
Canaf eyes DRC diamond miner (November 20, 2007)
Vancouver – Canaf Group (CAF-V, CAFZF-O) looks to gain a toe-hold in the Democratic Republic of Congo diamond busin…
Nachingwea results give Continental huge boost
Vancouver – Assay results from the companys first seven holes into the Nachingwea nickel sulphide project in Tanza…
Finkolo gold results lift Etruscan (November 19, 2007)
Vancouver — Etruscan Resources’ (EET-T, ETRUF-O) sinking share price got a little boost recently, after the company released drill results from the Finkolo gold project in Mali and announced a $35-mi…
Editorial: BHP Billiton eyes Rio Tinto in mining’s biggest-ever deal
The mining industry’s merger mania returned to the very top of the food chain during the week ended Nov. 10, the 45th trading week of 2007.
Keegan gets first gold resource from Ghana
Keegan Resources’ (KGN-V, KGNRF-O) first resource estimate for its Esaase gold property in southwest Ghana is in, and the market liked what it saw.
Katanga and Nikanor to form African copper giant
Katanga Mining (KAT-T, KATFF-O) and Nikanor (nkr-l) are planning a merger that would create Africa’s biggest copper producer and become the world’s biggest cobalt producer by 2011.
Artisanals point the way for African Gold Group
Miners have long been divided about artisanal miners working their concessions. Although the activity can at times lead to conflict, artisanals are widely credited with providing free — if inadverten…