Asian mining news
Rio Tinto update on Grasberg gold mine
Rio Tinto has reported on the potential sale of its interest in the Grasberg gold mine in Indonesia.
Asia sees promising mining prospects following commodity downturn
SRK Consulting is optimistic about prospects in Asia as the mining industry continues to emerge from a protracted downturn.
East Asia Minerals’ private placement underway
East Asia Minerals Corporation proceeds with a US$2 million private placement for the company’s exploration and development operations in Indonesia.
Progress being made at Kochang; Gubong sees further developments
At Kochang, progress in exploring the mine has been swift and the findings extremely encouraging. The Gubong gold project has commenced metallurgical testing and the results are expected within a month.
Bluebird set to reopen Kochang gold and silver mine
Bluebird recently signed an agreement to develop and reopen the Kochang gold and silver mine in South Korea.
The Philippines adopts Canada's Towards Sustainable Mining initiative
The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines intends to implement the Towards Sustainable Mining initiative, a mining sustainability standard developed by the Mining Association of Canada.
Newly purchased I-Site scanner to streamline Erdenet surveying and analysis
Erdenet management staff undertake a successful trip to Adelaide to learn how to use the I-Site XR3 laser scanner.
Erdene Resources closes Ulaan deal, intends to instead expand Bayan Khundii project
The original deal was set to acquire a 51% interest in the Ulaan exploration license.
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. to begin producing Nickel Oxide fuel cells
Demand for nickel oxide powder is expected to increase with the commericalisation of these cells.
Anglo Asian Mining announces good resource estimates for Azerbaijani projects
Azerbaijani mineral reserves seem better than expected, Anglo Asian Mining Plc. reports.