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Precious Metals Mining in Zimbabwe to 2020
M2 - Wed Sep 17, 9:54AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g874xd/precious_metals) has announced the addition of the "Precious Metals Mining in Zimbabwe to 2020" report to their offering. The 'Precious Metals Mining in Zimbabwe to 2020' report comprehensively covers the country's historical and forecast data on platinum and rough diamond production, reserves and exports to 2020. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major platinum and diamond mining companies, information on the major active, exploration and development projects and regulations governing the industry. Platinum reserves in the country can be found in the Great Dyke, while diamond reserves are spread across the Marange fields. Diamond production was 10.4 million carats in 2013 majorly from provinces of Manicaland, Matabeleland and Midlands. Rough diamond exports were 9.6 million carats in 2013. In the same year, platinum mine production was around 12.2 tonnes (t), mainly from its platinum producing mines located in the province of Matabeleland South. Key Highlights - While the mining industry is expected to contribute 17.8% towards the country's GDP by 2015, it accounted for US$445 million in taxes to the government in 2012 and formally employed 45,000 people while informally employing more than 500,000. - Mineral exports contributed more than 50% of the country's total export earnings in 2013, while PGM metals and the diamond industry contributed 27.2% and 26.1% respectively towards total mineral exports in 2012. - Although the mining industry is increasingly becoming the backbone of growth, contributing more to GDP, the lack of transparency and accountability in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources has become one of its key challenges. - Shortages of electricity as a result of Zimbabwe's power crisis are a major hindrance for the country's precious metals mining industry. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Precious Metals Mining In Zimbabwe 3 Platinum Mining In Zimbabwe - Reserves and Production 4 Diamond Mining In Zimbabwe - Reserves and Production 5 Competitive Landscape 6 Fiscal Regime 7 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Impala Platinum Holdings Limited - Anglo American Platinum Limited - Zimplats Holdings Limited - Rio Tinto Diamonds For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g8...ous_metals
Transition Expands PGM Mineralization at Sunday Lake
CNW Group - Thu Aug 07, 8:00AM CDT
Transition Metals Corp. (XTM - TSX.V) ("Transition", "the Company"
, is pleased to provide an update on activities at the Sunday Lake Project, located near Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Sunday Lake Project is a joint venture between Transition and Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) of South Africa that is fully funded by Implats. To date, the joint venture has completed 11 holes for a total of 5,095 metres which have returned multiple intersections of significant platinum rich mineralization and have defined shallowly dipping zones of mineralization within a 400 metre by 800 metres region located in the northeastern portion of the intrusion.
Transition Metals and Implats Make Platinum Discovery at Sunday Lake, Intersecting 20.2 meters grading 3.22 Combined PGM's
CNW Group - Mon Jan 27, 8:27AM CST
Transition Metals Corp. (TSXV: XTM) ("Transition", "the Company" , is pleased to announce assay results from its drilling program at the company's 50% owned Sunday Lake Project, located near Thunder Bay, Ontario. The program was completed during the fall of 2013 in partnership with Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats). Of the six diamond drill holes completed (2,546 meters in total), four returned intersections containing significant platinum-rich mineralization, including hole SL-13-002 which intersected 20.2 meters containing 3.22 g/t combined precious metals (Pt+Pd+Au or PGMs).
VIA Motors Receives $80 Million Commitment From Sun Country for Transcontinental Electrification Project
Marketwire - Tue Jan 14, 11:01AM CST
In a press conference on the main floor of the (NAIAS) North America International Auto Show, VIA Motors announced today that it has received an $80 million purchase agreement from Sun Country Highway to electrify hotels and other business as part of a transcontinental electrification project. Bob Lutz, former GM vice chairman and a leading advocate for extended range electric vehicles, spoke at the press conference along with top executives from VIA Motors, Sun Country Highway and a representative from Best Western Hotels.
Scorpio Gold Sets Quarterly Production Record at the Mineral Ridge Operation, Nevada
Marketwire Canada - Tue Jan 14, 6:59AM CST
Scorpio Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:SGN) ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company" announces its operating results for the fourth quarter ("Q4" of 2013 at its 70% owned Mineral Ridge project, located in Nevada.
Mombasa Auction Tea Prices At All Time Low
by Margaret Wahito - All Africa Global Media - Wed Dec 18, 4:36AM CST
The prices of tea at the Mombasa auction have dropped to the lowest level last witnessed five years ago, the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has said.
Northern Shield Provides Updates on Idefix and Ikertoq properties; Intersects Reef-type Mineralization at Idefix, Quebec
CNW Group - Thu Aug 29, 8:50AM CDT
Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield" (TSXV: NRN) is pleased to provide an update on its 100% owned Idefix PGE (platinum group element) project in northern Quebec funded under the terms of the option agreement with Impala Platinum Holdings Limited ("Impala" and, the Ikertoq Ni-Cu-PGE project in Greenland. Northern Shield has the right to earn a 50% interest in the Ikertoq property under the terms of an option agreement with Greenland Gold Resources Ltd.
Wallbridge Mining Provides Mid-Year Exploration Update
CNW Group - Tue Aug 13, 6:30AM CDT
Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX: WM, FWB: WC7) ("Wallbridge" today provided a 2013 mid-year exploration update. Exploration activities to date in 2013 have included over 4,000 metres of exploration diamond drilling on the Sudbury area projects. Exploration activities are ongoing, focused on joint venture projects with partners Lonmin Plc ("Lonmin" , Impala Platinum Holdings Limited ("Implats" , and Xstrata Nickel ("Xstrata" . In addition, work is continuing to advance the Broken Hammer PGE-copper project through feasibility and into production.
South African Metals and Mining Industry 2013
M2 - Tue Mar 05, 11:03AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zjlgck/south_african) has announced the addition of the "South African Metals and Mining Industry" report to their offering. South Africa is a world leader in mining. The country is internationally renowned for an abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of both world production and reserves, and South African mining companies dominate many sectors in the global industry. South Africa is the world's biggest producer of gold and platinum and one of the leading producers of base metals and coal. The country's diamond industry is the fourth-largest in the world, with only Botswana, Canada and Russia producing more diamonds each year. It is estimated that South Africa holds 80% of the world's known manganese reserves as well as 72% of the world's known chromite ore reserves. In 2005 South Africa was found to be the ninth-largest producer of aluminum, the largest producer of alumino-silicates, chrome ore and ferro-c
Zimbabwe Platinum Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020: Trends, Fiscal Regime, Major Projects, and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Mon Jan 21, 4:29AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wg76sl/zimbabwe_platinum) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Zimbabwe Platinum Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020: Trends, Fiscal Regime, Major Projects, and Competitive Landscape" to their offering. This mining industry offering provides a comprehensive understanding of the Platinum mining industry in Zimbabwe. This report provides historical and forecast data on Platinum mine production and Platinum metal consumption to 2020. In addition to this, the report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major Platinum mining companies, information on major active and planned mines and regulations governing the industry. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by a team of industry experts. Scope - Overview of the Zimbabwe's Platinum mining industry, with detailed information about Platinu
Precious Metals Mining in Zimbabwe to 2020
M2 - Wed Sep 17, 9:54AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g874xd/precious_metals) has announced the addition of the "Precious Metals Mining in Zimbabwe to 2020" report to their offering. The 'Precious Metals Mining in Zimbabwe to 2020' report comprehensively covers the country's historical and forecast data on platinum and rough diamond production, reserves and exports to 2020. The report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major platinum and diamond mining companies, information on the major active, exploration and development projects and regulations governing the industry. Platinum reserves in the country can be found in the Great Dyke, while diamond reserves are spread across the Marange fields. Diamond production was 10.4 million carats in 2013 majorly from provinces of Manicaland, Matabeleland and Midlands. Rough diamond exports were 9.6 million carats in 2013. In the same year, platinum mine production was around 12.2 tonnes (t), mainly from its platinum producing mines located in the province of Matabeleland South. Key Highlights - While the mining industry is expected to contribute 17.8% towards the country's GDP by 2015, it accounted for US$445 million in taxes to the government in 2012 and formally employed 45,000 people while informally employing more than 500,000. - Mineral exports contributed more than 50% of the country's total export earnings in 2013, while PGM metals and the diamond industry contributed 27.2% and 26.1% respectively towards total mineral exports in 2012. - Although the mining industry is increasingly becoming the backbone of growth, contributing more to GDP, the lack of transparency and accountability in the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources has become one of its key challenges. - Shortages of electricity as a result of Zimbabwe's power crisis are a major hindrance for the country's precious metals mining industry. Key Topics Covered: 1 Executive Summary 2 Precious Metals Mining In Zimbabwe 3 Platinum Mining In Zimbabwe - Reserves and Production 4 Diamond Mining In Zimbabwe - Reserves and Production 5 Competitive Landscape 6 Fiscal Regime 7 Appendix Companies Mentioned - Impala Platinum Holdings Limited - Anglo American Platinum Limited - Zimplats Holdings Limited - Rio Tinto Diamonds For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/g8...ous_metals
Transition Expands PGM Mineralization at Sunday Lake
CNW Group - Thu Aug 07, 8:00AM CDT
Transition Metals Corp. (XTM - TSX.V) ("Transition", "the Company"
, is pleased to provide an update on activities at the Sunday Lake Project, located near Thunder Bay, Ontario. The Sunday Lake Project is a joint venture between Transition and Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats) of South Africa that is fully funded by Implats. To date, the joint venture has completed 11 holes for a total of 5,095 metres which have returned multiple intersections of significant platinum rich mineralization and have defined shallowly dipping zones of mineralization within a 400 metre by 800 metres region located in the northeastern portion of the intrusion. Transition Metals and Implats Make Platinum Discovery at Sunday Lake, Intersecting 20.2 meters grading 3.22 Combined PGM's
CNW Group - Mon Jan 27, 8:27AM CST
Transition Metals Corp. (TSXV: XTM) ("Transition", "the Company"
, is pleased to announce assay results from its drilling program at the company's 50% owned Sunday Lake Project, located near Thunder Bay, Ontario. The program was completed during the fall of 2013 in partnership with Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (Implats). Of the six diamond drill holes completed (2,546 meters in total), four returned intersections containing significant platinum-rich mineralization, including hole SL-13-002 which intersected 20.2 meters containing 3.22 g/t combined precious metals (Pt+Pd+Au or PGMs). VIA Motors Receives $80 Million Commitment From Sun Country for Transcontinental Electrification Project
Marketwire - Tue Jan 14, 11:01AM CST
In a press conference on the main floor of the (NAIAS) North America International Auto Show, VIA Motors announced today that it has received an $80 million purchase agreement from Sun Country Highway to electrify hotels and other business as part of a transcontinental electrification project. Bob Lutz, former GM vice chairman and a leading advocate for extended range electric vehicles, spoke at the press conference along with top executives from VIA Motors, Sun Country Highway and a representative from Best Western Hotels.
Scorpio Gold Sets Quarterly Production Record at the Mineral Ridge Operation, Nevada
Marketwire Canada - Tue Jan 14, 6:59AM CST
Scorpio Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:SGN) ("Scorpio Gold" or the "Company"
announces its operating results for the fourth quarter ("Q4" of 2013 at its 70% owned Mineral Ridge project, located in Nevada. Mombasa Auction Tea Prices At All Time Low
by Margaret Wahito - All Africa Global Media - Wed Dec 18, 4:36AM CST
The prices of tea at the Mombasa auction have dropped to the lowest level last witnessed five years ago, the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has said.
Northern Shield Provides Updates on Idefix and Ikertoq properties; Intersects Reef-type Mineralization at Idefix, Quebec
CNW Group - Thu Aug 29, 8:50AM CDT
Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield"
(TSXV: NRN) is pleased to provide an update on its 100% owned Idefix PGE (platinum group element) project in northern Quebec funded under the terms of the option agreement with Impala Platinum Holdings Limited ("Impala" and, the Ikertoq Ni-Cu-PGE project in Greenland. Northern Shield has the right to earn a 50% interest in the Ikertoq property under the terms of an option agreement with Greenland Gold Resources Ltd. Wallbridge Mining Provides Mid-Year Exploration Update
CNW Group - Tue Aug 13, 6:30AM CDT
Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX: WM, FWB: WC7) ("Wallbridge"
today provided a 2013 mid-year exploration update. Exploration activities to date in 2013 have included over 4,000 metres of exploration diamond drilling on the Sudbury area projects. Exploration activities are ongoing, focused on joint venture projects with partners Lonmin Plc ("Lonmin" , Impala Platinum Holdings Limited ("Implats" , and Xstrata Nickel ("Xstrata" . In addition, work is continuing to advance the Broken Hammer PGE-copper project through feasibility and into production. South African Metals and Mining Industry 2013
M2 - Tue Mar 05, 11:03AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zjlgck/south_african) has announced the addition of the "South African Metals and Mining Industry" report to their offering. South Africa is a world leader in mining. The country is internationally renowned for an abundance of mineral resources, accounting for a significant proportion of both world production and reserves, and South African mining companies dominate many sectors in the global industry. South Africa is the world's biggest producer of gold and platinum and one of the leading producers of base metals and coal. The country's diamond industry is the fourth-largest in the world, with only Botswana, Canada and Russia producing more diamonds each year. It is estimated that South Africa holds 80% of the world's known manganese reserves as well as 72% of the world's known chromite ore reserves. In 2005 South Africa was found to be the ninth-largest producer of aluminum, the largest producer of alumino-silicates, chrome ore and ferro-c
Zimbabwe Platinum Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020: Trends, Fiscal Regime, Major Projects, and Competitive Landscape
M2 - Mon Jan 21, 4:29AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/wg76sl/zimbabwe_platinum) has announced the addition of GlobalData's new report "Zimbabwe Platinum Mining Market Overview and Forecast to 2020: Trends, Fiscal Regime, Major Projects, and Competitive Landscape" to their offering. This mining industry offering provides a comprehensive understanding of the Platinum mining industry in Zimbabwe. This report provides historical and forecast data on Platinum mine production and Platinum metal consumption to 2020. In addition to this, the report also includes drivers and restraints affecting the industry, profiles of major Platinum mining companies, information on major active and planned mines and regulations governing the industry. This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by a team of industry experts. Scope - Overview of the Zimbabwe's Platinum mining industry, with detailed information about Platinu
