mining

I’ve received a copy of a new regulation framework for geothermal energy in Europe. Handed to me by a colleague last week, whose associate led the drafting of the document.

This may not be what political wonks want to hear. However, U.S. politics has not been the primary market mover as portrayed by the mainstream media over the last week.

"OTC" StockShark issues a Trade Alert
Mantis Mineral Corp.

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News out of a Brazilian newspaper today hints that Vale SA could be gearing up for a $25 billion bid for The Mosaic Company (MOS), the #2 potash producer to Potash Corp. (POT). This follows news that mining giant BHP Billiton may also be interested in North American agriculture assets.

If you really want to understand how to invest in gold mining companies, you have to understand how mines operate, and how costs are controlled. Julian Murdoch explores mining and more in this primer on everyone's favorite yellow metal.

changes to Indonesian law will let mners expand existing operations sub-surface

as China announces accelerated nuclear energy programme, BHP & Rio Tinto stand to gain from vast uranium resources. Uranium could reach $70lb

The equity market's gotten a big boost by earning surprises such as last Thursday's early profit report from Wells Fargo & Co. (NYSE: WFC). The Dow Jones Industrial Average spiked 250 points, or 2%, on the news that the bank expected a $1 billion increase from year-ago earnings.

China Gengsheng Minerals, Inc. announced this morning that it has forged a supply partnership for bauxite with Aluminum Corporation of China’s Gongyi Division, which produces bauxite from its mine in Gongyi City of Henan Province.

In today’s market, many investors are parking their money on the side-lines. There is obviously no safer place than cash in a market that is fairly unpredictable. Leaving that money on the sidelines, however, means just that, leaving it to sit. Some investments have a fairly long lead time and require patients and foresight.

The pure capitalist tends to drool a bit at the mere mention of a captive market. The opportunity to sell into a marketplace that has only a few favored suppliers is a dream come true. In most instances, captive markets are few and far in-between, but when they do show up, it’s an opportunity to take advantage.

Puda Coal, Inc. (PUDC.OB), a high grade metallurgical coking coal supplier in China, reported its 3rd quarter financial results today and the numbers are strong. Revenue hit $74.1 million, an 82% increase over third-quarter 2007’s revenues. Operating income came in at $9.0 million, while net income reached $6.5 million.

Lake Victoria Mining Company, Inc. (OTCBB: LVCA) recently received significant and encouraging assay results from soil samples collected at the Kalemela gold project, located 125 kilometers east of Mwanza in northern Tanzania.

Legend International Holdings, Inc. stepped up its drive to capitalize on Australia’s rich mineral deposits announcing an agreement today with Mt Isa Metals, an Australian based exploration company, to merge projects and form a joint venture to develop the D-Tree phosphate deposit in northeast Australia.