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MSHA publishes proximity detection request for information in Federal Register Warning system could avert pinning, crushing accidents underground

Monday, 08 February 2010 14:21

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that a request for information on proximity detection systems for underground mines was published in the Federal Register on Feb. 1.

Monday, 08 February 2010 14:17

The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced it has launched a new outreach and enforcement program designed to strengthen efforts to prevent mining fatalities.

Monday, 08 February 2010 10:25
Volta Resources Inc. (TSX: VTR) announced the drill results from the next completed section at its Kiaka Gold Project, located approximately 120 kilometres southeast of Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso. To date, 36 holes (~5,400 meters) have been completed of a program comprising more than 150 holes (>22,000 meters). So far results have been received for 14 holes, with this news release covering the latest 9 holes, which are all located on Section 5300N. The highlights from this section include:
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Changes in the management of CRONIMET Holding GmbH and CRONIMET Ferroleg. GmbH

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:57

From 01.02.2010 on Mr. Kai Lohmann as managing director of CRONIMET Holding will take over the management of the investment and group company portfolio of the CRONIMET Holding Group.

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:53

Exploration Target of 100-250mt Hematite @ 55-65% Fe

International iron ore company Sundance Resources Limited (ASX: SDL – "Sundance") is pleased to announce that it has commenced drilling at the Nabeba Deposit in the Republic of Congo, a key exploration target for the Company’s Mbalam Iron Ore Project in 2010.

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:51
Randgold Resources (LSE: RRS) (Nasdaq: GOLD) crowned a year in which it expanded its flagship Loulo operation, progressed the development of a new mine at Tongon, advanced two major new discoveries and completed the Moto acquisition by posting a 79% year-on-year profit increase on the back of record production at Loulo.
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Cline Mine Announces Up To An Aggregate Of $6.9 Million In Debt And Equity Financings And New Elk Coal Mine Update Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:47

Cline Mining Corporation (“Cline Mining” or the “Company”), (TSX: CMK). Cline Mining announces that it has arranged financings of up to an aggregate of C$6.9 million in debt and equity.

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:45
Banro Corporation (NYSE AMEX - "BAA"; TSX - "BAA") announced the results of the first phase of exploration on the newly discovered Ntula Prospect, located on the Company's wholly-owned Twangiza Property in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (the "DRC"). The initial exploration work at Ntula included geological mapping, soil sampling, and rock chip sampling of artisanal workings and outcrops.
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Anglo American supports Anglo Platinum’s $1.6 billion rights offer

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:42

Anglo American plc announces that it has undertaken to subscribe in full to its entitlement to the rights offer announced today by its subsidiary company, Anglo Platinum.

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:33

RecentlyShtokman Development AG Board of Directors has been held in Zurich. The project partners – Gazprom, Total and Statoil – reviewed the significant progress made by the project team towards Final Investment Decision (FID).

Acknowledging changes in the market situation and particularly in the LNG market, the Board of Directors has decided to single out the Startup Facilities including the offshore production facilities, pipeline to the shore and onshore gas treatment unit into a separate stage within Phase 1.

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:29

BHP Billiton announces the appointment of Mr Chris Campbell as President of its Iron Ore business, replacing Ian Ashby who will become the CEO of the Western Australia Iron Ore production joint venture with Rio Tinto. Mr Campbell's appointment is expected to become effective as Mr Ashby's workload in the JV increases, which is expected to occur progressively over the coming months.

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:29

Rosneft announced today the results of the annual independent audit of its hydrocarbon reserves performed by DeGolyer & MacNaughton.

Monday, 08 February 2010 09:22

PetroChina Company Limited (HKSE: 0857; NYSE: PTR; SSE: 601857) announced that PetroChina, Total Exploration and Production Company in Iraq and Petroliam Nasional Berhad were the successful bidders in the tender for the Halfaya Oilfield project.

Friday, 05 February 2010 21:45

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Friday, 05 February 2010 17:35

OJSC Polyus Gold (RTS, MICEX and LSE - PLZL), Russia's largest gold producer, released its preliminary operating results for the year 2009.

Friday, 05 February 2010 17:32
RUSAL, the largest aluminium and alumina producer, announces that the Company has paid its creditors USD2.143 billion from the proceeds of its share listings on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and NYSE Euronext in Paris.
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