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Fri Feb 8, 2013: Forum's Compilation Shows Potential On Its Claims Along Trend Of The Alpha/Fission Patterson Lake Discovery

Mining IQ has today announced a new initiative for all Mining Managers and General Managers in Australia. A Golden Ticket will be offered to attend all Mining IQ events in Australia throughout all of 2013.

An ambitious plan to retreat discarded fines production from South Africa’s coal mines, including waste deposits, has run into teething problems. South Africa Coal Report’s David McKay looks at the issues.

Mineral reserves have a significant impact on the economy of the countries possessing these minerals as the products of the mineral mining industry are used for many vital functions.

The industrial climate in the Australian coal industry could be entering its own version of global warming in 2013. Australian Coal Report’s Terry O’Connor reports on the latest industrial action to impact the NSW coal sector.

Oxford Instruments’ X-MET Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer is Now Being Offered by Eastern Applied Research, a Well-Respected Northeast Supplier of Analytical Instruments and Support

Garry Whitfield, Senior Chemist of BP Australia has been confirmed to speak at the Diesel Emissions in Mines workshops taking place in Sydney, 26 February and in Dubbo, 28 February.

• Drilling results from three drill holes in Sefaatli area • A new discovery at West Sorgun • Focus on core drilling targets for rationalisation of tenement holdings

The final and full edition of The Weird and Wonderful World of Mining has now been released to the public and includes all four editions, containing eight chapters and 72 pages.

Nicaragua will be presenting its mining opportunities in this year’s Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention, after its successful participation in the world’s leading mining event in 2012.

FORUM stakes claims on trend of the ALPHA/FISSION DISCOVERY in the Athabasca basin

AUSTIN, TX, January 13, 2013, Buyer Group International, Inc. (BYRG.PK) ("BYRG" or the “Company”) today announced its 2013 General Business Development Plan for 2013.

Analyst states housing market may be on verge of a double dip as interest rates are beginning to rise. This may effect the financial and banking sector. Investors may turn to precious metals and undervalued natural resources.

South African Coal Report’s David McKay gazes into his crystal ball to see what will be the key market trends for 2013 in southern Africa’s coal industry. He discusses seven major influences that will impact the industry this year.

Inertial sensors provide highly-accurate, geo-reference position data for innovative automated mineshaft inspection technology

Due to a new partnership between two major industry players, the New Year will see an exciting opportunity for all mining industry people to benefit from specialist training - including webinars, podcasts and case studies.

Official host Ministry of Mines and global event organizer CMT to stage the 2nd Myanmar Mining Summit in Yangon on 21-24 January 2013 specifically to zoom into the highly anticipated updates on the amended mining laws and fiscal regime.

Monitor a potential breakout in gold and silver in 2013. Rare earths, graphite, ferro alloys, tungsten, antimony and uranium may be slowly forming a bottom. The junior miners are extremely undervalued compared to the S&P500 and the gold price.

International Coal Ventures Private Limited (ICVL) was formed to secure international coal for Indian companies but, as yet, hasn’t finalized any acquisitions of coal mines abroad. Indian Coal Report’s Bishal Thapa looks at the issues.

Coal of Africa (CoAL) faces the prospect of renewed legal action by a coalition of environmentalists, known as the ‘Save the Mapungubwe Coalition’ (the Coalition), which is opposed to CoAL’s Vele coking coal mine.

Noted blogger, columnist, speaker, and consultant recognized by ISHN magazine for his aggressive blogging and prolific writing.

Uranium (URA) and Rare Earth Miners (REMX) are outperforming gold (GDX) and silver miners (SIL) over the past month. Chinese Markets are hitting new highs and strong investment interest is being exhibited in these two undervalued sectors.

Eskom said it was arranging meetings with coal producers to discuss a request for a ‘national pact’ between the utility and miners governing coal price inflation. South African Coal Report looks at why the coal producers are not happy.

Less than 3 years after Vale and Rio Tinto unveiled their breakthrough projects in Mozambique’s coking coal industry, it’s possible that a second round of exploration could see additional supply made available. South African Coal Report has more.

NatureScapes.net is now carrying Jeff Colburn's ebook, "The Vanishing Old West - Jerome."

Outotec Recognizes Bel-Ray for Optimum Performance with Lubricant Used in Minerals and Metals Processing Equipment

This week marks the release of the fourth and last edition of The Weird and Wonderful World of Mining. The fourth edition contains two chapters labelled ‘Historical/ The First’ and ‘Mining Terminology’.

The recent West African Power Industry Convention (WAPIC) gathered 640 participants from 27 countries in Lagos, Nigeria during what has become the leading, annual forum for power professionals in the region.

The Itinerate Speaker, Author, and Blogger completes his 2012 speaking engagements with a controversial lecture to a Tulane University Master's degree program.

Mining IQ reached the half-way point for The Weird and Wonderful World of Mining as today they present edition 3. This week includes the chapters Longest/ Deepest / Most Productive and Famous People in Mining.

Given the current volatility in thermal coal pricing, Australian coal producers are wary of selling spot coal much further out than three months into the future. Energy Publishing’s Marian Hookham analyses the current market conditions.

Comstock Residents Assoc. to lead a workshop at the Historic Preservation=Sustainability2 Symposium in Las Vegas on Dec. 1.

Mining IQ is now proud to present the second edition of The Weird and Wonderful World of Mining. This week the eBook focuses on The Business of Mining but then also looks at the lighter side of our industry with the Weird/ Wonderful/ Random.

Mining IQ is proud to present The Weird and Wonderful World of Mining. This mining guide e-book contains hundreds of interesting and valuable facts to be shared and enjoyed throughout the mining industry and community.

ABL Lights Group, a leading manufacturer of heavy duty work, driving and auxiliary lighting products has been awarded Caterpillar’s prestigious Supplier Quality Excellence Program (SQEP) at its’ Mosinee, Wisconsin plant.

Condor Gold recently stated the Ministry of Energy and Mines approved its strategic purchase of the 27 km2 La Mojarra concession, triggering a US$240,000 payment.

São Paulo based mining company C2C Exploration this morning signed an agreement with long term employee Mr Thomas Carvalho MSc, appointing him to the position of non executive director effective immediately.

Junior mining companies should use social media from the earliest stages of the fund raising cycle, before the IPO even. Social media is an excellent and cost effective way to find and engage with potential investors.

Want to Strike Gold? Read How to Set Up Your Own Small Mine in Author A R C Matuska's New Book

The Mining Industry has been very lucrative for a number of years. This has caused a disconnect between modern Supply Chain Management (SCM) best practices and current Mining SCM practices.

Ecologically considerate mining company Eco Exploration has proposed to provide education funding schemes to long term employees as of 2015. Those applicants who have worked with the company for five years or over will be eligible to apply.

Eco Exploration is pleased to announce that final mineral analyses on samples taken from the company's Eastern Cordillera site in northern Peru, have confirmed high grade gold mineralisation in previously untested areas.

SLR Consulting, global environmental firm, has acquired GSS Environmental (GSSE), an Australian provider of consultancy services.

Sao Paulo based mining company C2C Exploration announced today an increase in expected fourth quarter revenue due to increased iron ore exportation, predominantly to China.

Heavy engineering expert DavyMarkham has won its first contract to supply a production hoist to a mine in Mexico, worth $3.7 million.

A report entitled ‘Threats and Opportunities in the Mining Industry - 2012–2013’, is the result of an extensive survey drawn from ICD Research’s exclusive panel of leading mining industry companies.

São Paulo based mining, exploration company C2C Exploration has agreed an apprenticeship structure with a group of educational institutions in the São Paulo region, aimed at giving back to the local community and securing long term employees.

The third and final podcast in the EMC Podcast Training Series has now been released to the mining industry with resounding success.

Eco Exploration a Chile based precious metals exploration and mining company, has given the long awaited final approval to commence drilling at the company´s newest addition to its asset portfolio in norther Peru.

Mining IQ is delighted to announce its latest partner Peak3. The Australian owned and operated company will deliver a mining industry training podcast and will be made available via Mining IQ.