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Xstrata fights back in vanadium mine dispute
A 102-metre-long kiln dominates Windimurra, a vanadium mine that Precious Metals Australia, a junior explorer, is set to reopen after the site was abandoned three years ago by Xstrata, one of the world’s leading mining groups.
The kiln is the only major piece of infrastructure that Xstrata left in working condition, according to Shaun Bunn, PMA’s [...]
Sarissa Resources, Inc. maintains of the Juste of broking to the layer of niobium 1,875-Acre
Sarissa Resources, Inc. is pleased to announce that they have retained a brokerage agreement for a 1,875-acre Niobium deposit project in Chewell Township, Northern Ontario, Canada. If they sell the property in whole, arrange financial commitments approved by the current owner, or buy the property itself, Sarissa will earn fifteen percent of the purchase price [...]
Alaskans fear coal project could ruin habitat
A Canadian mining exploration company wants to drill for high-grade coal near a small Alaska community, a bid locals say could ultimately ruin habitat rich in moose, fish and other subsistence foods.
Full Metal Minerals has applied for a state exploration permit for the 21,000-acre area surrounding Chickaloon, about 60 miles northeast of Anchorage. The president [...]
Liberia, Arcelor Mittal agree deal
The Government of Liberia and Arcelor Mittal – the world`s largest steelmaker – have agreed a revised mining development deal that will help boost the company`s output of iron ore.
The new deal replaces a deal signed by Mittal, prior to its merger with Arcelor, with the previous unelected government in 2005.
Arcelor Mittal`s activities, which had [...]
