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Copper Weaker Amid Lackluster Mining Results

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:43 +0000

The latest copper output results from major mining groups were lackluster for the most part, and the red metal's outlook remains shaky as European and Chinese worries persist.

Can Copper Producers Weather Indonesia’s Mine Ownership and Tax Changes?

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:00:28 +0000

Indonesia is expected to impose a mining export tax that will eat at the bottom line of international copper producers and may well make the country less attractive to investors in the long run. Still, many analysts expect copper producers to be able to weather any policy changes and remain invested in the country, at least in the near term.

Afghan Copper Potential Lures Investors Worldwide

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 10:45:47 +0000

Afghanistan’s political future remains uncertain, but there is no doubt about its copper wealth. The Afghan government is eager to learn from the best practices of major mining groups, but competition to tap into the country’s copper riches is heating up among miners both large and small.

Copper Range-Bound as US Growth, China Risks Assessed

Shihoko Goto — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:00:50 +0000

More strong US economic data is keeping the bulls content, but worries about Chinese demand is keeping the red metal range-bound this week.

Arizona’s Copper Mining Challenges

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:00:22 +0000

Copper is a major source of revenue for Arizona, and a step forward in land rights legislation should further the state’s dominance in the red metal market.

Copper Remains a Buy for Speculators

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:15:26 +0000

Speculative buying of copper is seen to remain strong despite the downside risks in the global economy, which will bolster opportunities for junior miners.

Colombia’s Copper Potential Basks in Spotlight

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:15:09 +0000

It may have been overshadowed by Chile and Peru until now, but Colombia's copper potential is now entering the spotlight.

Revett Minerals Outlook Bright as Environmental Hurdle Lifted

Shihoko Goto — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:30:18 +0000

With its Rock Creek mine one step closer to becoming a reality, the outlook for Revett Minerals looks bright in the eyes of analysts and executives.

Nevada Copper Expands Drill Program

Geetha Raghavan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:14:12 +0000

Nevada Copper Corp. (TSX:NCU) announced additional positive step-out drill results from its Pumpkin Hollow property located in Nevada.

Virgin Metals Inc. Provides Update on Alamos Gold Project

Geetha Raghavan — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:24:27 +0000

Virgin Metals Inc. (TSXV:VGM) announced the details regarding initial assessment efforts at their Alamos Gold project located in Sonora, Mexico.