Oversupply puts zinc under pressure Jun 9, 2008
STEELMAKING materials such as iron ore, coking coal and manganese have hit the headlines this year in light of record prices due to a boom in demand from the industrialising economies of China and India. What has received less attention is the fall in the price of other steelmaking materials - notably zinc and nickel. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Assmang in campaign to boost image Jun 5, 2008
Durban and Cape Town - Ferromanganese producer Assmang is due to splash newspaper adverts across the country in the next few days in a public relations campaign that coincides with its termination of medical benefits in a long-running manganism saga ... A source said the ferromanganese smelter had promised the 10 men, who had refused to be retested, R500 000 each if they were reassessed and another R500 000 if they were again confirmed to have manganism ... We all agree that manganism is a... (Business Report, South Africa)
More firms now take on political risk May 29, 2008
Assmang has questioned the findings of the compensation commissioner that 10 workers have manganism, as well as the diagnosis of doctors who are treating these men, that the deterioration of their central nervous systems is indeed due to manganese exposure. . (Business Report, South Africa)
Return to Assmang May 27, 2008
Department spokesperson Zolisa Sigabi said the inquiry, which resumed on Monday at the Cato Ridge Country Club, would continue despite "tensions between workers and manganese company Assmang over the company's alleged threats to dismiss seven employees who are suffering from manganism." ... He said that it was possible for staff to "sabotage" equipment and that the movement of staff in and around the furnaces of the ferromanganese smelters could distort results of testing for manganese dust ...... (iAfrica.com)
* Mining companies plumbing the depths May 21, 2008
US scientists first began probing the Pacific seabed for manganese nodules in the 1970s. The price of the metal plunged shortly after and exploration was suspended. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Engineers find source behind discolored water May 18, 2008
Engineers recently discovered the water coming from Chessman contains a significant amount of dissolved manganese. When the water is treated, the manganese partners up with oxygen molecules and forms a fine particulate, which settles out and coats the insides of low-flowing residential water mains ... As the pipes corrode, rust forms in tiny, hard scales, adding to the mix of manganese and old sediments inside the lines. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Plant fix means discolored water, some interruptions May 16, 2008
The discoloration was caused by sediment buildup of iron and manganese - two naturally occurring minerals that tend to collect in water pipes. Though Aquarion spokesman Adam Brill said there's no health concerns, he still advised locals to boil some cold tap water for drinking and cooking purposes. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
Posco eyes 20 per cent in Sandfire May 5, 2008
Sandfire Chairman Miles Kennedy said the placement would give his company the funds to accelerate exploration for manganese, lead, zinc, silver, iron ore and gold in Australia and also pursue opportunities abroad. Posco had already been named as the company's marketing agent in South Korea, he said. (India Times)
Asian giants invest in Aussie miners May 5, 2008
WMC chairman Mao Xiaobing said FerrAus' iron, manganese and nickel projects had exciting exploration and development potential. Sandfire said the investment by POSCO Australia would allow the Perth-headquartered company to accelerate the exploration of its manganese, lead-zinc-silver, iron ore and gold projects in WA and the Northern Territory. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Asian giants snap up local miners May 5, 2008
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Posco to open SA supply route Apr 18, 2008
Seoul - South Korean steelmaker Posco on Friday said it would buy a 13 percent stake in a South African manganese mine as part of a drive to secure a stable supply of raw materials. Posco, the world's fourth largest steelmaker, said the investment would from 2010 secure an annual supply of 130 000 tonnes of manganese or a quarter of its annual needs. (Business Report, South Africa)
Smartstox.com Spotlights Rocher Deboule Minerals, Raytec Metals, and Sinchao Metals Apr 17, 2008
Rocher Deboule Minerals Corp. (CDNX: - ) (Other OTC: - ) has just reported that they've received more assay results from the 3,000 metres of diamond drilling (over 17 holes) conducted during February at its Artillery Peak Manganese property in northwestern Arizona. The results show good grades and widths of manganese mineralization, as well as significant strontium values ... Artillery Peak is the largest known manganese deposit in the USA. Rocher Deboule's CEO, Larry Reaugh, talks to us about... (Primezone Releases)
Miners worry over delay in rehabilitating railway sector Apr 15, 2008
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the union described the situation as seriously affecting not only the operations of the GBC but also the Ghana Manganese Company (GMC). The NEC also appealed to the Minister of Roads and Transport to rehabilitate the Prestea-Bogoso-Tarkwa roads and the Akyempim-Daman-Tarkwa roads to enable the people in those areas contribute more to growth in the economy. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Water problem mystifies agencies Apr 14, 2008
The bacteriological test showed no signs of Coliform or E coli, indicating the well was not a conduit for contamination, according to the DNR. Matthew Parker, unit chief of the DNR's water protection program in Rolla, wrote Benham that the Water Chemistry Test Report indicated that the sulfate, iron, manganese and Total Dissolved Solids were within National Secondary Drinking Water Standards, but were high enough to cause taste and appearance problems. I'm sure you are experiencing pronounced... (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Foreigner joins CWU, Vodacom fight Apr 14, 2008
The Vodafone union said the meeting sought to "discuss the need for respect between workers and management if Vodacom was to become a truly good and socially responsible employer''. Neil Anderson, the head of department at UNI Telecom Global Union, said the union had also been helping the CWU gain more members by providing training to officials and assisting with the union's organising activities. Dot Field, Vodacom's spokesperson, said that according to an agreement between Vodacom and the CWU,... (Business Report, South Africa)
Higher food prices 'are here to stay' Apr 14, 2008
Rod Humphris, the managing director of fertiliser maker Omnia, said last week that he expected prices to remain on the high side "for five years, if not longer. "The agricultural landscape has changed across the globe and there is no doubt many food prices have risen and are probably still rising," he said. Increases at the farm gate have yet to fully feed through to the consumer. The February producer price index (PPI) for food at the farming level was 23.5 percent, while the consumer price... (Business Report, South Africa)
Africa: Regional poverty aid 'will not be at expense of stable policy' Apr 14, 2008
" The IMF said inflation was forecast to be about 8.5 percent this year for the region. Inflationary pressure continues to come from rising oil and food prices, and the IMF warned that in some countries inflation would remain in double digits. Unless policies changed hyperinflation was expected to continue to spiral upward in Zimbabwe. Even before the disputed March 29 presidential election, things were bad in Zimbabwe. Independent finance houses calculate inflation at about 290 000 percent... (Business Report, South Africa)
Rivals duel for Lanseria flights Apr 14, 2008
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Who said that? Apr 14, 2008
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Anglo on brink of new mining rights Apr 14, 2008
"The volume of documentation and related paperwork in the conversion process is enormous. As soon as the documentation is finalised, we expect to have a joint presentation between the department of minerals and energy and Anglo American later in April. "There have not been any administrative areas that Anglo has had to gear up in order for the conversions to take place," he said. Sputnik Ratau, speaking for the minister of minerals and energy could not comment on the status of Anglo's mineral... (Business Report, South Africa)
Aquila looks for iron ore and finds manganese Apr 14, 2008
Johannesburg - Aquila Resources had discovered manganese at two of its exploration sites in the Northern Cape where it was looking for iron ore, the Australian junior mining company announced yesterday ... About 94 percent of manganese is used in alloys that strengthen steel; the rest is used in speciality chemical applications ... Manganese is the world's fifth most common commodity. (Business Report, South Africa)
Mining firms among top tax payers in India Apr 12, 2008
KOLKATA: Soaring iron-ore, coking coal, manganese and chrome-ore prices may lead to an unprecedented hike in steel prices, but it has turned mining companies like Coal India (CIL) and National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC) into one of the top contributors to the government exchequer. Sources in the income tax department said mining companies could end up paying a total tax of Rs 15,000 crore in 2007-08, the highest-ever in the industrys history. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
India loads up presentsfor African safari Apr 12, 2008
China has adopted an aggressive approach towards resource-rich countries such as Sudan, Angola and Congo, investing billions of dollars and extending easy loans in exchange of access to oil, copper and manganese. One of the biggest Chinese mining operations on the continent is the Chambishi copper mine in Zambia. (Asia Times Online)
New royalty to harden mineral prices Apr 9, 2008
Along with iron ore, the new system would change the royalty regime for limestone, zinc, bauxite, manganese, diamond and uranium. The minerals are used extensively by metal-based industry. (India Times)
Smartstox.com Spotlights Molycor Gold, Cream Minerals, and ValGold Resources Mar 27, 2008
Molycor Gold Corp. (CDNX: - ) (Other OTC: - ) (Frankfurt: - ) In February, Molycor announced the discovery of high-grade manganese (35. 2% Mn over 4. (Primezone Releases)
Nanominerals Influence Earth Systems Mar 21, 2008
On land, nanometer-scale hematite catalyzes the oxidation of manganese, resulting in the rapid formation of minerals that absorb heavy metals in water and soils. The rate of oxidation is increased when nanoparticles are present. (Science Daily)
ConsMin suitor takes 14% stake in Spitfire Mar 17, 2008
Managing director James Hamilton said the company was delighted to have secured the involvement of Tinfos, a leading supplier of metals and alloys and key player in the global manganese business, as a supportive major shareholder. In addition to strengthening our cash position during a particularly difficult period in global equity markets, this share placement introduces a strong strategic partner to the company to support our forthcoming manganese exploration activities, Mr Hamilton said ...... (egoli.com.au)
Aquifer by any other name ... Mar 16, 2008
Manganese is also prevalent. Rick Ollila, board member for the Big Bear City Community Services District, says no water is too deep to get to. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Tata SA eyes Iran chrome ore deal Mar 16, 2008
The Indian steal producer, which is owned by diversified industrial giant Tata, has also indicated that it aims to mine chrome, as well as manganese, coal and iron ore in South Africa. But the expansion is likely to wait until after 2012 when South Africa's power utility Eskom expects to have new power generating capacity come on stream. (Business Report, South Africa)
Stocks to Watch Mar 10, 2008
50 per cent on the BSE. Adhunik Metaliks, which manufactures speciality steels for the auto industry, is in talks with a clutch of private equity (PE) players to offload 10-11 per cent in a fully-owned subsidiary, Orissa Manganese & Minerals (OMML). Adhunik had acquired OMML about a year ago for around Rs 60 crore. (India Times)
* [BOOK REVIEW] (Battery) power to the people Mar 9, 2008
It imports 80 percent of its semiconductors and 100 percent of strategic minerals like bauxite and manganese. Oil, Bruce argues, is simply a commodity. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Motsepe makes Forbes' list Mar 7, 2008
Since then, he has built $875-million mining conglomerate, African Rainbow Minerals (ARM), with interests in a wide swathe of minerals: precious metals (platinum and its cousins), nickel, chrome, iron, manganese and coal, Forbes said. He "benefited" from SA's Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws, "which mandate that companies be at least 26 percent black-owned in order to get a government mining license," Forbes said. (iAfrica.com)
Eskom's power concession to mines will save jobs, says Gold Fields Mar 7, 2008
It was unclear yesterday whether the increase would apply only to the mines or include smelting facilities like those for aluminium, ferro chrome and manganese. Reidwaan Wookay, the Gold Fields spokesperson, said the power increase was "good news for us"; it would allow the group to increase output and resume the extension of its Driefontein number nine shaft, which was halted after the power cutback. (Business Report, South Africa)
Restoring power to mines is a catch-22 for Eskom Mar 7, 2008
Eskom and government officials were not able to clarify whether supply to energy-intensive metal processing plants such as aluminium, ferrochrome and manganese smelters would also return to 95 percent of normal consumption ... ARM owns 50 percent of the ferromanganese producer. (Business Report, South Africa)
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Cobalt, manganese, chromium, and the PMG (platinum metal group). We are 90% dependent on imports for these materials. (Human Events Online)
March GEOLOGY and GSA TODAY media highlights Mar 1, 2008
Finely layered coatings, rich in manganese and iron and commonly called desert varnish, are common on rocks in desert environments worldwide ... Determining the mineralogy of the manganese- and iron-bearing materials is challenging because the minerals are extremely fine grained, generally down to nanometer-sized, and often poorly crystalline ... The spectroscopic imaging shows nanometer-scale separation of manganese- and iron-bearing phases, possibly reflecting differing degrees of chemical... (EurekAlert!)
Boron Is Essential For The Growth Of Plants And Animals Feb 29, 2008
Some of these, such as iron, copper, cobalt, zinc or manganese, are required by all living forms and others are only associated with some groups, mainly because research has not been extended to include a wider range of living organisms. Such is the case with boron (B), proven essential for the structure of plants in 1923 (Warington. (Science Daily)
Smartstox.com Spotlights Klondike Silver, Rocher Deboule Minerals, and Canadian Arrow Mines Feb 29, 2008
Rocher Deboule Minerals Corp. (CDNX: - ) (Other OTC: - ) announced late last week that they've completed almost 10,000 feet of drilling at their Artillery Peak, AZ manganese prospect. Visual manganese intercepts were identified in 12 of the 17 holes and range from 10 to 120 feet in thickness ... Artillery Peak is the largest known manganese deposit in the USA. The company has also applied for drilling permits for 2008 work at its IOCG project near Hazelton BC. The company's CEO, Larry Reaugh,... (Primezone Releases)
Erwin casts doubt on mine job cut motives Feb 28, 2008
The department of labour has accused Assmang of trying to delay the public inquiry into the exposure of its employees to excessive manganese dust. . (Business Report, South Africa)
Dont sacrifice lives for profit Feb 26, 2008
No life could be "sacrificed" in the name of profits, mining magnate and businessman Patrice Motsepe told protesting workers at a ferromanganese smelter near Durban on Monday. Speaking to workers, who on Monday staged a protest at the Assmang ferromanganese smelter following Sunday's blast which claimed the lives of five people, Motsepe said: "There is no life that can be sacrificed in the name of profits or making money. I will not tolerate it." ... Earlier in the day about 100 workers marched... (iAfrica.com)
Assmang probe set to begin next week Feb 22, 2008
Durban - A formal inquiry by the Labour Department into the exposure of poisonous fumes at a Cato-Ridge manganese company will begin on Monday ... Manganism is acquired by overexposure to airborne manganese and is a disease that affects the sufferer's central nervous system, leaving them with symptoms very similar to Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) ... She said the department also wanted to establish the level of manganese fumes or dust that workers were exposed to, whether the... (Business Report, South Africa)
Choose an Organic Fertilizer Feb 20, 2008
The most important trace elements include boron, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, and zinc. Although only a few organic fertilizers contain the trace elements, a liberal top-dressing of should meet all of the plants' needs for these nutrients. (Suite101.com)
Big miners like Kagara project Feb 20, 2008
The concentrate is expected to be much cleaner than Zinifex's planned Dugald River project, which is high in manganese content. Korea Zinc might be the most likely partner since it already owns 14 per cent of Kagara and would probably go along with the base metal miner's preference to sell only a minority stake and keep operating control. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Assmang was warned about deadly dust Feb 13, 2008
Hygienist cautioned firm on manganese in 1996 ... Durban - The owners of the Assmang manganese processing plant at Cato Ridge, where at least 50 workers are suspected to be suffering from the crippling condition manganism, were warned as early as 1995 about the dangers of high levels of dust at the plant ... "The total dust levels which include manganese were too high. We suggested that in some areas they should give their workers respiratory protection as an interim solution because the... (Business Report, South Africa)
Assmangs talks with workers break down Feb 13, 2008
Durban - Talks between Assmang and its workers who were claiming compensation for being exposed to high levels of manganese dust at its Cato Ridge plant have broken down ... They insisted on controlling the medical processes and they brought people from the US who are known to defend companies that work with manganese ... Assmang and the workers have been in discussions for six months trying to find a settlement that would prevent the public inquiry into the circumstances around the workers... (Business Report, South Africa)
500 Club: Go nuts for nuts Feb 10, 2008
Pecans: One ounce (20 pecan halves) is an excellent source of more than 19 vitamins and minerals including vitamins E and A, folic acid, calcium, potassium, manganese, several B vitamins and zinc. Macadamia nuts: One ounce (12 macadamia nuts) is high in protein, fiber, healthy monounsaturated fats, potassium and magnesium. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
How Crystal Becomes A Conductor Feb 7, 2008
6, 2008) Squeeze a crystal of manganese oxide hard enough, and it changes from an electrical insulator to a conductive metal ... Manganese oxide is magnetic but does not conduct electricity under normal conditions because of strong interactions between the electrons surrounding atoms in the crystal, Pickett said ... But under pressures of about a million atmospheres (one megabar), manganese oxide transitions to a metallic state. (Science Daily)
Alcoa, Chinalco Seek a Piece of Mining Mega Merger Feb 4, 2008
As proposed a merger of BHP and Rio Tinto would be a worldwide raw materials colossus, dominating the markets for bauxite, coal, copper, iron ore, gold, manganese, and zinc, as well as diamonds and uranium, among other ores and minerals. As a producer of metals, it would be the worlds largest supplier of aluminum and copper, and it would have an extraordinary role as a supplier of raw materials to the worlds steel industry. (33Metalproducing)
Health Benefits of Nuts Feb 4, 2008
The minerals manganese and boron are also found in nuts. Tryptophan. (Suite101.com)
Erwin and Maroga raked over coals as blackout intensifies Jan 27, 2008
Although BHP Biliton's collieries were operational, the company's manganese mines in the Northern Cape had been closed. Schmidt said that a major gold-mining house - which he said should remain anonymous - had predicted there would be insufficient power some years back because of increased demand, "but yet the government was unaware of this". (Business Report, South Africa)
Power shortages shut South Africa mines Jan 26, 2008
The trade union Solidarity said that BHP Billiton's manganese mines were closed and electricity supplies to three aluminum smelters was discontinued. Samancor Chrome, the worlds second largest ferrochrome producer, is planning to close its plants, it said. (MSNBC -- International)
Idle mines may attract penalty Jan 19, 2008
The rent increases two times of the specified rates (as for low value minerals) for medium value minerals (chromite, manganese ore, rock phosphate, magnesite etc), three times for high value minerals (semi precious stones like agate, gem, garnet), and four times for precious metals and stones (gold, silver, diamond, ruby, sapphire etc). Under the new structure, this (dead rent) would change to a rent of Rs 200 per hectare from second year of lease (for period when mine remains an idle holding),... (India Times)
Rio boss talks down recession Jan 16, 2008
It is believed that Mr Bogolyubov flew into Perth earlier this week in his private jet before heading to ConsMin's flagship Woodie Woodie manganese mine in the Pilbara on Tuesday and the Kambalda nickel operation yesterday. Mr Bogolyubov travelled with a small team of executives from Palmary Enterprises, his ConsMin bid vehicle, and is expected to leave Perth at the end of this week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Palmary forcibly grabs ConsMin shares Jan 15, 2008
48 per cent of the manganese miner's shares, down from its previously announced holding of 95 ... ConsMin's flagship asset is the Woodie Woodie manganese mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region, which Palmary wants to add to its supply of the metal, an essential and non-substitutable input to steel making. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
China-Australia Axis Turns on Iron, LNG, Mandarin-Speaking Prime Minister Jan 5, 2008
It ranks second in zinc and lead; third in gold, nickel and manganese; fourth in copper; and fifth in liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics, a government agency. It also has the world's biggest known uranium reserves and is the No. 1 producer of diamonds by volume. (Bloomberg)
Haoma soars on Pilbara rock chip Jan 4, 2008
IT APPEARS manganese is overtaking iron ore and uranium as the commodity du jour ... Meanwhile, investors were already piling into another company with a manganese play in the same region of the Pilbara ... Tiddler Haoma Mining's shares last week traded at 5c before it announced its North Pole project near Marble Bar had found a rock chip sample with high-grade manganese. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bogolyubov Triumphs In Consolidated Minerals Takeover Jan 4, 2008
02% stake in Consolidated Minerals on Thursday, getting set to control Australia's largest manganese producer and to end the yearlong takeover battle saga ... Consolidated Minerals, which produces 10% of the world's high-grade manganese, has been a contested acquisition target since early last year. (Forbes)
Energy Resources of Australia Stops Uranium Mining Due to Cyclone Helen Jan 4, 2008
The port of Darwin, which exports goods including liquefied natural gas, iron ore, uranium and manganese, will probably close at about 6 p.m. local time, Bruce Wilson, the harbor master, said by telephone. Twelve ships in the port will be sent out to sea at about 4 p.m. to escape the storm, he said. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Ukraine billionaire wins control of Consolidated Jan 3, 2008
MELBOURNE, Jan 3 (Reuters)- Ukrainian billionaire Gennadiy Bogolyubov on Thursday won control of the hotly-contested Australian manganese miner Consolidated Minerals Ltd Ukrainian Billionaire Bogolyubov Wins 15-Month Battle for Consolidated Jan 3, 2008
Jan. 3 (Bloomberg) -- Ukrainian billionaire Gennadiy Bogolyubov won control of Australian manganese producer Consolidated Minerals Ltd. a month after beating his last rival bidder with a A$1 ... Buying Consolidated gives Bogolyubov control of 10 percent of the world's high-grade manganese after the price of the material that's used to harden steel rose to a record last year. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Stocks Post Biggest Decline in Three Weeks, Led by Westfield, News Corp. Jan 3, 2008
Consolidated Minerals Ltd. (CSM AU), Australia's largest producer of manganese, dropped 7 cents, or 1 ... Haoma said on Dec. 28 that it had uncovered ``encouraging'' iron and manganese results in rock chip sampling near one of its mines. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
Pamodzi gives Mintails option Dec 15, 2007
Empowerment consortium Ntsimbintle Mining yesterday bought a 9 percent stake in Samancor Manganese's Hotazel Manganese Mines, the world's largest manganese mining operation. The price of the sale was not made public. (Business Report, South Africa)
Miners bet on supercycle in Australia M&A race Dec 13, 2007
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A Supercomputer For Africa Dec 8, 2007
The Meraka Institute, a technology and economic development organization based in Pretoria, South Africa, plans to apply the BlueGene/P to solving some of the continent's thorniest problems, including modeling the local effects of climate change, finding more efficient ways of processing local minerals such as platinum and manganese, and predicting the mutation and spread of infectious diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and HIV.. "With a supercomputer, we can track the various disease... (Forbes -- Technology)
Asian stocks gain with Wall Street; China bucks trend on ... Dec 6, 2007
Manganese miner Consolidated Minerals added 1. 0 cent to 5. (CNNMoney.com)
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