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Ivanhoe Mines Receives Decision in Arbitration with Rio Tinto

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. has announced that a decision has been received in the arbitration between Ivanhoe and Rio Tinto. The arbitrator's decision has two aspects.

From Ivanhoe Mines Ltd 12 Dec 2011

Rhodia and China Rare Metals And Rare Earth Ink Agreement on Rare Earths

Rhodia (member of the Solvay Group) and China Rare Metals and Rare Earth Co., Ltd. (part of Aluminum Corporation of China, CHINALCO) have signed a letter of intent to develop opportunities in the global rare earth business.

12 Dec 2011

Peru Re-Shuffles Cabinet

The President of Peru, Ollanta Humala has reshuffled the ministers in his government. This follows the state of emergency which was declared in some parts of the South American nation to help control widespread anti-mining protests.

12 Dec 2011

Colibri Resource Provides Details on Exploration at Ramard Silver Property

Colibri Resource has provided details on the activities at the Ramard silver property, which is situated 100 km towards the northeast part of Hermosillo in Sonora.

12 Dec 2011

China Looks to Bolivia for Untapped Lithium and Potassium

The CITIC Guaon Group, a Chinese state company, has signed an agreement with Bolivia to develop lithium and other resources in the South American nation.

11 Dec 2011

Northern Lion Gold Starts Airborne Geophysical Survey at Republic of Cyprus’ Western Permits

Northern Lion Gold has begun the aerial geophysical survey at its western permits, located in the Republic of Cyprus. Geotech Airborne Malta has been engaged by the company to conduct a versatile time-domain electromagnetic (VTEM) helicopter-borne geophysical survey at line spacings of 100 m for 850 line-km and will also enclose 80 sq. km.

From Northern Lion Gold Corp. 9 Dec 2011

Xstrata's Cloncurry Mine Commences Underground Operations

The new underground copper mine near Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia being developed by Xstrata saw work commence this week. The previous open cut mining site is being converted into an underground operation in a bid to extend the life of the mine until 2024.

7 Dec 2011

Great Quest Metals Completes Limited Rotary Air Blast Drilling at Tilemsi Project

Great Quest Metals has announced the completion of a 48-hole limited rotary air blast drill campaign at the Tilemsi phosphate project, East Mali. The company limited this phase II drill campaign to the Tarkint Est concession.

From Great Quest Metals Ltd. 7 Dec 2011

Whitehaven Coal and Aston Resources Talk Merger

Whitehaven Coal Ltd and Aston Resources Ltd are considering a merger. The two Australian coal mining companies have been discussing a potential merger but there have been no definite decisions taken as yet said the team from Whitehaven Coal on Monday.

From Whitehaven Coal Limited 5 Dec 2011

Cape Lambert Resources Looks to Sell Sierra Leone Iron Ore Project

Cape Lambert Resources is likely to sell its Marampa iron ore project in Sierra Leone soon. The mine which has been put up for sale has attracted many interested buyers including the Chinese, said the managing director of the company, Tony Sage.

From Cape Lambert Resources Ltd 5 Dec 2011