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Belon in loan talks with Sberbank

Russian Coal mining group Belon is in talks with Russia's largest lender, Sberbank, to obtain project

Europe/Middle East

26 MAR 2009

Aquarius Platinum to raise up to US$251 million

Aquarius Platinum Ltd plans to raise up to US$251 million in a share placing, rights issue and convertible

Africa

26 MAR 2009

More Santa Rita funds

The equity raising is tied to a recent US$190 million debt issue, which was conditional on raising a

Alcoa to raise funds and slow spending

The US-based firm said it would decrease costs by US$2.4 billion annually and reduce capital expenditure

Africa

20 MAR 2009

Turkey – a star in the making

IN 2008, the Republic of Turkey celebrated its 85th anniversary. In under a century, Turkey has transformed

Asia

20 MAR 2009

Rocky road to Çalda?

He had confidently predicted back in March 2004, when EN listed on London's AIM, that first output from

Asia

20 MAR 2009

BHPB firming up cash reserves

BHP Billiton is the latest big mining company to strengthen its financial position, with plans to raise

Australia

20 MAR 2009

Political opponents and review process gain strength against Chinalco's Rio deal

A recommendation from Australia's Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) on Aluminium Corp of China's

Australia

20 MAR 2009

Alcoa raises US$1.3 billion

Aluminum group Alcoa Inc said on Thursday it raised a higher-than-planned US$1.3 billion from a public

North America

19 MAR 2009

Fortescue says China deal probe extended

Australia has extended its review of Fortescue Metals Group's planned stake sale to a Chinese firm, the

Australia

19 MAR 2009

Rio shares drop on downgrade and Chinalco doubts

Shares in Rio Tinto Ltd fell as much as 10% on Wednesday on a broker downgrade and concerns about growing

Australia

18 MAR 2009

Rusal extends debt refinancing

United Co Rusal has a two-month reprieve on US$7.4 billion of debt refinancing, after signing an agreement

Base metals

12 MAR 2009

Golden Minerals to hold Apex assets

Bankrupt silver producer Apex Silver Mines Ltd will be reborn as Golden Minerals Co, with creditors to

Regional specialist Wedlock appointed to the new Jupiter Mines

Former BHP Billiton iron-ore boss Geoff Wedlock has been appointed executive chairman of Jupiter Mines

Australia

12 MAR 2009

Çaldag raising

European Nickel plc plans to raise up to US$6 million through an accelerated book-building. Canaccord

Europe/Middle East

12 MAR 2009

Iron Mountain bid

Iron Mountain Ltd has announced an off-market bid for all the shares and options in Terrain Minerals.

Africa

12 MAR 2009