Five people have been arrested for the fraudulent sale of four mining sites in the south of Wales, UK.
By Joel Scanlon
17 Mar 2011
Selwyn Chihong Mining Ltd is now mobilizing mining equipment and supplies for exploration at its Howard’s Pass property. The advanced underground exploration is part of the feasibility study at the largest known lead and zinc deposit in the world. The deposit is situated along the Yukon and Northwest Territories border and stretches for about 66 km.
By Joel Scanlon
17 Mar 2011
In the Indian state of Karnataka the opposition Congress has again raised the issue of illegal mining in the assembly leading to the continued embarrassment of the BJP led government. Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam took on the BJP saying that they should initiate action against Karnataka ministers allegedly involved in illegal mining in Bellary.
By Joel Scanlon
17 Mar 2011
Black Hawk Exploration, a diversified Oil and Gas, Gold, Silver, Lithium, and Potash exploration company, achieved its total depth in the oil producing Arbuckle zone and early signs from its phase I targets in the Layton and Mississippi zones.
By Joel Scanlon
17 Mar 2011
Vantage is an international offshore drilling company focused on operating a fleet of high specification drilling units.
By Joel Scanlon
17 Mar 2011
Trafina Energy buys a 100% working interest in the 18 contiguous sections (11,520 acres) adjoining its lands at McMullen in northeastern Alberta. This acquisition includes considerable number of drilling sites and augments the growth potential at McMullen.
By Joel Scanlon
17 Mar 2011
Tyhee Gold continues to develop diamond drilling on the Spud and Main Zone at Clan Lake in Yellowknife Gold Project, Canada.
By Joel Scanlon
17 Mar 2011
Green Star Energies acquires 80% ownership of Fortunate Energy.
By Joel Scanlon
17 Mar 2011
What could have been the kiss of economic prosperity in southern Illinois is now being shown the metaphorical exit door by the Governor no less. Governor Pat Quinn has vetoed two bills that would allow the construction of a coal to gas plant in the state of Illinois. The two plants were proposed to be built one along the Calumet River and the other in Jefferson County in south of the state.
By Joel Scanlon
16 Mar 2011
Employment Minister of Australia Chris Evans announced that mining giants would be able to import labour to work in their mines.
By Joel Scanlon
16 Mar 2011
Riversdale Mining is still a prime target for Rio Tinto and the global mining giant is working steadily to seal the deal. It raised its offer of $16 a share to $16.50 a share last week and managed to increase the value of the Africa focused mining company to $4 billion.
In south east Nebraska Quantum Rare Earth Developments have found a sizable deposit of niobium. A new geology report has confirmed the deposit but further exploration will be required to see if it is viable for a mine to be built in the region near Elk Creek.
By Joel Scanlon
16 Mar 2011
Forte Energy NL (Forte Energy), an international uranium company reports Reverse Circulation (RC) drilling results from additional 17 holes at A238 uranium prospect in northern Mauritania.
By Joel Scanlon
16 Mar 2011
GeoGlobal Resources executes the International Operating Agreement connecting to the offshore Israel license known as 388 "Samuel".
By Joel Scanlon
16 Mar 2011
Banks Island Gold signs an option agreement with Selkirk Metals, a subsidiary of Imperial Metals to receive 100% interest in the "Banks Island Mineral Property".
By Joel Scanlon
16 Mar 2011