Man dies in coal mine
A contractor working at Anglo Coal’s Dartbrook mine, near Muswellbrook, New South Wales, was killed when the shaft in which he was working collapsed.
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Australian budget disappoints
The Australian government’s 2004-5 budget failed to deliver on incentives for mineral exploration, and this failure is meeting with criticism from the mining industry.
People (June 21, 2004)
Letter to the editor: Door still open to corruption
With the clamour arising from the regulators as they forge new rules and laws for his protection, the prudent investor might be lulled into thinking his investments in the resource industry are fully protected from corporate sins.
Jericho reaches milestone with federal OK
The managers of
Pimenton catapults SAG&C to producer status
Santiago, Chile — Having recently ramped up to production, the Pimenton gold and copper mine in the High Andes of central Chile is bringing
Silver bonanza at Minefinders’ Real Viejo
Spot Prices Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Courtesy of Scotiabank (June 21, 2004)
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LME Warehouse Levels (June 21, 2004)
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The Mining cycle
The following is an excerpt from the ninth edition of Mining Explained, published by The Northern Miner.
Exchange Rates (June 21, 2004)
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Lending Rates (June 21, 2004)
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