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Historic Deal Sees Mining Royalties Paid to Canadian Aboriginal People

In a historic first, the government of British Columbia, Canada has agreed to share taxes collected from a new mine with the aboriginal people who are the traditional land owners of the region where the mine will be located.

From New Gold Inc. 26 Aug 2010

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 Alexco Resource Corp. 24 Aug 2010

Plans to Expand World's Biggest Mine

Kennecott Utah Copper Corp is hoping to extend the life of its Bingham Canyon mine to 2034 by a proposed expansion. The world's biggest mine may get bigger if they get the permission to increase the size of the mine by about 1,000 feet in width and 300 feet in depth.

From Kennecott Utah Copper 17 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

Newcrest Mining Posts Spectacular Profits

Newcrest Mining (ASX:NCM), Australia's leading gold mining company, has doubled year profits as if to prove the fact.

From Newcrest Mining Limited 16 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

Ivanhoe Australia Looks to Raise $269 Million for Expansion and Debt Repayment

Ivanhoe Australia (ASX:IVA) is planning to raise up to $269 million for the acquisition of a project to be developed in Queensland and to repay current

From Ivanhoe Mines Ltd 10 Aug 2010

Lincoln Mining Reports on La Bufa, Mexico

Lincoln Mining Corporation, (TSX-V: LMG) a Canadian company exploring and developing prime gold and silver projects, has reported on progress at its La Bufa property in southwestern Chihuahua, Mexico.

From Lincoln Mining Corporation 27 Jul 2010

Deutsche Rohstoff Australia Aims for 2010 Gold Production in Queensland

Deutsche Rohstoff Australia hopes to mine about 200,000 tonnes of gold ore from several gold deposits in August this year.

1 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