Mining & Metals News
Dig in for the latest news on mining and metals, related to the extraction and processing of iron ore and coke coal; precious metals, such as gold, silver, diamond and uranium; as well copper, zinc, nickel and titanium; and non-metallic mineral manufacturing. Discover the latest on business intelligence, innovations, partnerships, products and services for the mining and metals industry.
La Quinta Intersects 13.8% Copper at Carruther’s Pass, B.C. VMS Project
La Quinta Resources Corporation is pleased to report that it has received the first assays from drilling completed at the Carruthers Pass, B.C. volcanogenic massive sulphide (“VMS”) project in August 2011. Initial core samples from pilot holes drilled into the Slab target were split and sent to ALS Minerals Laboratories in North Vancouver, B.C. - October 27, 2011 - La Quinta Resource Corporation
Russian Diamond Market: Rich Kimberlite Deposits Brighten Prospects, Says Frost & Sullivan
The market is expected to reach $5.74 billion in 2015 – Deployment of modern equipment will be essential for productive outcomes in mining low-grade ore. - October 26, 2011 - Frost & Sullivan
BDA Advises Materion on Acquisition of EIS Optics in China
Business Development Asia LLC ("BDA") is pleased to announce that its client, Materion Corporation (NYSE: MTRN; "Materion"), one of the world’s premier advanced materials companies, has acquired EIS Optics Limited from a group of financial investors including Fleming... - October 21, 2011 - BDA Partners Ltd
Alto Confirms Large Gold System at Miner Lake, Ontario
Mr. Mike Koziol reports Alto Confirms Large Gold System at Miner Lake, Ontario. Alto Ventures Ltd. has released results from the 2011 summer exploration programs on its 100-per-cent-owned Miner Lake property located in the Beardmore-Geraldton gold belt, Ontario. The programs consisted of extensive... - October 20, 2011 - Alto Ventures
UBK Resources Co. Announces Agreement to Merge with UBK Resources S.R.L. Bolivia
Two companies have entered into a Share Exchange agreement. Together, the merged company will explore and develop natural resources in Bolivia. - October 07, 2011 - UBK Resources Co.
Everett Resources Announces Completion of Flow-Through Private Placement
Everett Resources Ltd. (“Everett”) is pleased to announce that it has closed a non-brokered private placement (the "Offering") by issuing 6,345,453 units ("Units") at a price of $0.055 per Unit for gross proceeds of $349,000.00. Each Unit consists of one common... - October 06, 2011 - Everett Resources Ltd.
New Alliance in the Building Sector - ELSIA Supports the Launch of the METALS FOR BUILDINGS Alliance
METALS FOR BUILDINGS is the European metals alliance for recyclable & sustainable buildings, recently launched. It brings together nine European Metals Associations that are active in the building sector, in order to promote the unique strengths of metal products for recyclable &... - October 06, 2011 - European Lead Sheet Industry Association
Forum Uranium Extends Drill Program, Stakes More Ground
Forum Uranium Corp. has completed staking of more ground in the prolific Kiggavik uranium camp west of Baker Lake, Nunavut. The new claims were staked due to new interpretations for the potential of the area, fueled by Cameco's new discoveries along the major N070 Andrew Lake fault, immediately... - September 24, 2011 - Forum Uranium
AVX Commits to "Solutions for Hope Project" Through Use of Conflict-Free DRC Tantalum Ore
AVX Corporation today announced that it has taken delivery of the first shipment of verified conflict-free DRC tantalum ore from the "Solutions for Hope Project" through the secure "closed pipe" supply line. AVX is also pleased to announce that four additional leading technology... - September 15, 2011 - AVX
Precision Metal Products Manufacturers Look Forward to AMSN's Marketing Program
Companies finding CNC machining solutions delivered in 1 to 3 days provided by job shops registered by the American Machine Shops Network. - September 14, 2011 - IndustrialLeaders.com
Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd Acquired the Outstanding 39% of Their Exploration License
GMEL is a mineral exploration and development company which aims at unlocking mineral rich resources in Greenland. - September 02, 2011 - Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd
JETprotect Corporation Provides ActiveSentry™ VFR™ Wide Area Security for Libyan Petroleum Assets
JETprotect, an innovator in the field of high tech surveillance equipment and analytics, announced today the application of their newest product – ActiveSentry™ Virtual Fence Radar™ for Libyan Petroleum Assets. - August 31, 2011 - JETprotect
Eos Group Inc. and Nomitech Announce Partnership
Eos Group is pleased to announce their new relationship as the strategic partner for Nomitech in the United States and Canada. The partnership with Nomitech expands Eos Group’s ability to engage global clients with a solution that aligns well with both North American and International... - August 29, 2011 - Eos Group
Midwest Meets Rigorous BNSF Coal-Dust Mitigation Standards
Soil-Sement® is the only dust-control solution currently in use in Powder River Basin; Less product + greater control efficiency = lowest total cost per ton - August 27, 2011 - Midwest Industrial Supply, Inc.
Government Approval for Environmental and Social Impact Assessments on the Kvanefield Project
The Greenland Government approves Terms of Reference for environmental and social impact assessments on the Kvanefield project. Environmental and social impact assessments are significant components of an ultimate feasibility study. Bureau of Minerals and Petroleum has laid down the guidelines of... - August 27, 2011 - Greenland Minerals and Energy Ltd
Heyl & Patterson Signs Representative Agreement with Tecnagent in Chile
Heyl & Patterson of Pittsburgh, PA, USA signs an exclusive representative agreement with Tecnagent of Santiago, Chile to enhance the sales of thermal processing systems to the mining industry in Chile. - August 25, 2011 - Heyl & Patterson Inc.
Everett Announces Private Placements and Completion of 4,000,000 Units
Everett Resources Ltd. (“Everett”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed two non-brokered placements of its securities. The first a flow-through private placement of up to $770,000 of its securities consisting of the sale of 14,000,000 units at a price of $0.055 per unit, each unit... - August 23, 2011 - Everett Resources Ltd.
Sensidyne Releases New Coal Mine Safety Instrument
Sensidyne, LP, a leading manufacturer and supplier of industrial health and safety equipment, releases the CDEM-1000 for sale. The Sensidyne CDEM-1000 Coal Dust Explosibility Meter is a portable, handheld, easy-to-use instrument, designed to provide a direct indication of the potential... - August 20, 2011 - Sensidyne, LP
Solder Direct Upgrades Website
Solder Direct Launches New Website Solder Direct, the e-commerce website for Kapp Alloy & Wire, Inc. of Oil City, PA, recently launched a new website. The site is a complete overhaul of the previous e-commerce website, and includes features like an updated shopping cart, product search... - August 18, 2011 - Kapp Alloy & Wire, Inc
Genesis Rare Diamonds Announces Winners of 50+ Show Natural Colour Diamond Giveaway
Genesis Rare Diamonds specializes in the sale of the finest Natural Fancy Colour Diamonds as an alternative hard physical asset that astute investors worldwide are realizing is a valuable addition to hold as part of their investment portfolios. They recently appeared at the 50+ show in London, United Kingdom, to have the opportunity to meet and greet some of their English clientele, and open the door to many new ones in the European market. - August 08, 2011 - Genesis Rare Diamonds
Breakthrough Indentation Yield Strength Test by Nanovea
Nanovea introduced its patent pending breakthrough method of reliably acquiring yield strength through indentation; ultimately replacing the traditional tensile testing machine for yield strength measurement. - July 30, 2011 - NANOVEA
Brechbuhler Scales Offers Equipment for a Portion of the Marcellus Shale Project
Brechbuhler Scales offers scales for a portion of the Marcellus Shale project. The rail track scales manufactured by B-TEK Scale weigh sand for the fracking work in Pennsylvania. - July 23, 2011 - Brechbuhler Scales, Inc
Lucky Strike Signs Definitive Agreements to Acquire Coal Properties in Mongolia
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (“Lucky Strike” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: LKY) announces that it has signed Definitive Agreements with five private Mongolian companies (the “Vendors”) to acquire 80 percent interest in six mining exploration licenses and coal... - July 12, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Diamond Dealers Club of New York and Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association Make Historic Agreement
The Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) and the Indian Diamond and Colorstone Association of New York (IDCA) met at the DDC’s Fifth Avenue Executive Suite today to conclude an agreement that allows members of each organization to become members of the other. The DDC has been the... - July 11, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Diamond Dealers Club of New York and TransGuardian Present US-India Development Plans to Consulate General of India and State Bank of India in New York
Representatives of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) and TransGuardian had top-level meetings today with the Consulate General of India and the State Bank of India (SBI) in New York. The DDC, established in 1931, is the world’s premier diamond exchange, located in the heart of New... - June 29, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
The Diamond Dealers Club of NY Introduces “Boomerang:” TransGuardian’s Game-Changing Software That Automates Insured Shipment Return Services
“In our quest to improve services and support for the diamond industry,” said Moshe Mosbacher, President of the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC). “We’re pleased to introduce a secure, economical and ingenious solution for managing memo returns - TransGuardian’s... - June 21, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Rethinking the Pallet: Can Metal, Paper or Plastic Pallets Serve Your Business Better in Supply Chain Digital
In the June issue of Supply Chain Digital, the advantages and disadvantages of the four most common types of pallets are discussed. Softwood pallets are the most commonly seen, but metal, paper and plastic pallets all have their role in palletization. “Unless your company is about to host a... - June 15, 2011 - WDM Group
Richard Murphy, General Manager of Equity Markets for the ASX Talks to Business Review Australia About a Portfolio of Services for Listed Small to Mid Caps
Business Review Australia, the leading digital business publication for C-level executives, is pleased to announce the launch of its June issue. In the cover story, “Investing with the ASX,” Richard Murphy of the Australian Securities Exchange discusses the services that the ASX is... - June 14, 2011 - WDM Group
Shell vs. EPA in Alaskan Offshore Oil & Gas with Energy Digital
This month’s issue features an exclusive interview with U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Shell Alaska representative Curtis Smith in regard to the EPA’s continual blocking of offshore exploration permits - June 09, 2011 - WDM Group
Goldlake to Maintain Options Under Funding Agreement with Soltera Mining Corp
Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp. (OTC: SLTA.PK; Frankfurt: SN7) (www.solteramining.com) is pleased to announce that the Goldlake Group “Goldlake”), through its holding company Goldlake Italia S.p.A, intends to maintain its options under the terms of the... - May 25, 2011 - Soltera Mining Corp
Perth Mint Sells-Out 1oz Kookaburra and Lunar Mouse Silver Bullion Coins
The Perth Mint has reported two more sell-outs from the Australian Silver Bullion Coin Program. - May 25, 2011 - Perth Mint
TransGuardian Conducts Packed USA PATRIOT Act-AML Seminar at the New York Diamond Dealers Club
TransGuardian held three PATRIOT Act Compliance (PAC) Anti-Money Laundering (AML) workshops at the New York Diamond Dealers Club (DDC). More than fifty diamond and jewelry business owners came and became compliant. Some flew in from as far away as Indiana. Moshe Mosbacher, the DDC President,... - May 19, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
TransGuardian Pays $21,000 Claim on Gold Parcel Lost in Transit
TransGuardian today paid a claim for a $21,000 USPS Priority Mail parcel which disappeared in the mailstream. The precious metal belonged to a shipper based in New Jersey. "Losses with the USPS are rare," said Madlene Moseley, TransGuardian's Executive Vice President. "We work... - May 17, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
DDC NY President Mosbacher Highlights Alliance with TransGuardian at Major Industry Seminar
Moshe Mosbacher, President of the Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) of New York, hosted a seminar on tax laws pertaining to foreign assets on May 12, 2011 at the DDC’s Fifth Avenue premises. Jonathan Kaiman, Accountant and Auditor, organized the event, at which the guest speaker was Joseph... - May 16, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Cavan Enters LOI for Acquisition of Quebec Rare Earth Project, Proposed $1.5 Million and $1.0 Million Flow-Through Financing
Cavan Ventures Inc. (TSX.V-CVN), (http://www.cavanventures.com) (the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a non-binding Letter Of Intent (“LOI”) with Investissements Horizon Inc. (“IHI”) of Quebec, to acquire from IHI up to one hundred percent... - May 11, 2011 - Cavan Ventures Inc
Lucky Strike Terminates Changyun Project, Clarifies Changyun and Nkak Coal Project Disclosures
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. advises that it has terminated the Letter of Intent to acquire an interest in the Changyun project. - May 09, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Cavan Ventures Inc. Announces Crown King Silver Option of Arizona with Q-Gold Resources Ltd
Cavan Ventures Inc. is pleased to announce it has entered into a Mining Option Agreement with Q-Gold Resources Ltd. whereby Cavan has obtained an 18-month option to earn a 65% participating interest in a prospective Arizona silver joint venture with Q-Gold. - May 07, 2011 - Cavan Ventures Inc
DDC Concludes Agreement with TransGuardian to Provide Members with Secure Shipping Services and Credit Risk Insurance
The Diamond Dealers Club (DDC) of New York has concluded an agreement with TransGuardian, a high-security shipping and logistics company specializing in the jewelry and gemstone industry, which will result in DDC members being able to ship packages of diamonds and jewelry at preferred rates, using... - May 05, 2011 - TransGuardian, Inc.
Near Tres Hermanos Property, Dia Bras Reports Highly Anomalous Gold in Stream-Sediment Samples
Dia Bras Exploration Inc., a Canadian mining company focused on exploration in northern Mexico, has reported assay results from the stream sediment at its La Verde high-sulfidation gold prospect near Batopilas, Chihuahua Mexico. - May 05, 2011 - Tres Hermanos Mine
Redhill Receives Notice of Accelerated Acquisition of Gullewa Gold Project
Redhill Resources Corp. (TSX VENTURE:RHR) ("Redhill" or the "Company") has received a notice of intention from its joint venture partner Mutiny Gold Ltd. ("Mutiny") (ASX:MYG) that it wishes to expedite its right to acquire a 100% ownership of the Gullewa Gold Project... - April 29, 2011 - Redhill Resources Corp.
La Quinta Enters LOI to Acquire BC Massive Sulfide Project with 171 g/t Silver, 6.7% Copper
La Quinta Resources Corporation (TSX VENTURE:LAQ) ("La Quinta") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire the Carruthers Pass, B.C. massive sulfide project from Cariboo Rose Resources Ltd. (TSX VENTURE:CRB) ("Cariboo Rose"). Under the... - April 29, 2011 - La Quinta Resource Corporation
Lucky Strike Nkak Coal Project Acquisition and Coal Transportation Service Agreement
Lucky Strike Resources Ltd. (TSX-V:LKY) is pleased to report the Company signed a letter agreement with a private Mongolian company that represents the owner of two exploration licences covering an area of 8,736 hectares within the eastern boundary 3 km west of the Olonbulag coking coal deposits in the aimag of Hovd in southwest Mongolia - April 28, 2011 - Lucky Strike Resources Ltd
Soltera Mining Corp - Results from El Torno Eluvial Gold Sampling Programme
Dr. Fabio Montanari, President and CEO of Soltera Mining Corp. (OTC: SLTA.PK; Frankfurt: SN7) (solteramining.com) wishes to announce the results of the El Torno eluvial gold sampling program carried out in November 2010. The sampling program was designed to test eluvial deposits composed of... - April 20, 2011 - Soltera Mining Corp
Energy Digital and Infocast Events Announce Partnership for Optimizing Shale Oil & Gas Wells in Denver, Colorado
Energy Digital and Infocast Events announce their partnership for Optimizing Shale Oil & Gas Wells, which is taking place June 27th to June 29th. Optimizing Shale Oil & Gas Wells is the place for all industry players who want to boost their current production, enter into oil-rich and mixed... - April 19, 2011 - WDM Group
Business Review Australia Names Australia’s Top Ten Export Commodities
Canada's top ten export commodities are named and profiled. - April 14, 2011 - WDM Group
Mining Safety: Bioleaching Bacteria Clean Toxic Mine Tailings in Energy Digital
This month’s issue features a look at the unique bioleaching process that cleans mine tailings while recovering the precious resources left behind. - April 13, 2011 - WDM Group
Renewable Geothermal Energy Pumps Up Heat’s Power Potential in Energy Digital
The April issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month’s issue features a look inside geothermal power plants and they uncover the top ten geothermal hot-spots around the world. Industry leaders turn to... - April 12, 2011 - WDM Group
Berkwood Deploys Indonesian Field Team to Begin Work Program on Cimandiri Gold Property in Java Indonesia
Berkwood Resources Ltd. through its Indonesian subsidiary, PT. Berkwood Resources Indonesia, is pleased to announce that it has deployed its Indonesian field team to commence the initial exploration program at its Cimandiri Gold Property in West Java, Indonesia. - April 07, 2011 - Berkwood Resources Ltd.
Manufacturer’s Brass & Aluminum Foundry Taps Ecreativeworks to Build New Company Website
Manufacturer’s Brass & Aluminum Foundry, a leader in sand-molded metal alloy castings, has built and launched a new company website with the expert assistance of Ecreativeworks. - March 26, 2011 - Ecreativeworks
Introducing Northern British Columbia Mining.com
Northern BC Mining.com has been recently created to address the interest in news and information about mining in Northern British Columbia - March 22, 2011 - Northern BC Business