YEAR IN REVIEW 2012
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT
Global exploration to hit record high
DESPITE tough times for markets and capital raisings, global non-ferrous metals exploration is expected
31 December 2012
BASE METALS
Seesaw year for copper
DEMAND uncertainties and price volatility sent a cautious tone down the copper market in 2012, but this
31 December 2012
CAPITAL MARKETS
MNN's Top 10, 2012
IT WAS a big year for the mining industry, dominated by the Xstrata-Glencore merger, South African strikes,
31 December 2012
CAPITAL MARKETS
The year in coal
BY YEARS end, 2012 seems to have been a rollercoaster for coal. Familiar hopes and challenges were exaggerated
28 December 2012
LEADERSHIP
Fresh crop of CEOs at the helm of mining companies
WITH several of the world's largest miners recently appointing new bosses or preparing to, executive
28 December 2012
ENERGY MINERALS
Graphite a hot commodity in 2012
AFTER years of China dominating the graphite market, the door is open to new players.
24 December 2012
EXPLORATION & DEVELOPMENT
Sirius the dazzling star of 2012
IN A mostly gloomy year for the industry, it's good to see a success story. Arguably, no company has
20 December 2012
BULKS
Gold still the go-to metal
EUROPE'S financial woes and global growth concerns ensured gold kept its safe-haven tag in 2012, with
11 December 2012
RESOURCE STOCKS
Mt Ida Delivers Again
Ballard Mining discusses the latest Mt Ida regional drilling results and what comes
RESOURCE STOCKS
Gorilla Gold: 900% Resource Jump
Gorilla Gold expands Comet Vale resources with a major 900% increase in contained
RESOURCE STOCKS
South Cobar Breakthrough: 38.5M oz Silver Equivalent
Australian Gold and Copper on the maiden resource and next steps at South Cobar and
RESOURCE STOCKS
Stinger Could Be a Game-Changer
High-grade TREO, niobium, and scandium hits highlight Stinger’s potential
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