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Alexco Gets Go Ahead for Bellekeno Underground Silver Mine

Yukon government regulators have granted a water license to Alexco Resource Corp for its Bellekeno underground mine.

From Hecla Mining Company 24 Aug 2010

Strikes Over in Bolivian Mining Region

The 19 day long protest in Bolivia's Potosi province was finally brought to an end with the protestors lifting the blockade of the airport and major roads.

From Coeur Mining, Inc. 17 Aug 2010

Striking Miners Grind Bolivian Mine to a Halt

Hundreds of striking miners in Bolivia have occupied a hydro-electric station which supplies power to the San Cristobal mine. The mine is owned by Japanese company Sunitomo Corp and it is located in the southern Potosi region.

13 Aug 2010

Peel Exploration Upbeat on New Discoveries

Peel Exploration Managing Director Rob Tyson is excited about a significant deposit that may be found in the historic May Day mine.

20 Jul 2010

Gains Across the Board for Ozzie Mining Stocks

The Labor Party has a new leader and the mining industry is already gaining across the Australian stock market. With Prime Minister Kevin Rudd being ousted by Julia Gillard the proposed Resources Super Profits Tax on the...

From Fortescue Metals Group Ltd 24 Jun 2010

Stock Exchanges Target Mongolian Miners

The republic of Mongolia is currently being wooed by the London Stock exchange, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearings, and Nasdaq. The issue is the listing of Mongolian Mining Companies. The estimated mineral wealth of Mongolia is said to be vast despite limited exploration in the country.

From Ivanhoe Mines Ltd 16 Jun 2010

Afghanistan Sitting on US$1 Trillion of Natural Resources

The image of Afghanistan as a poor under developed country may soon need a change as Pentagon geologists have placed the value of mineral deposits in the country at an estimated US$1 trillion.

15 Jun 2010