Americas: Argex raising could change TiO2; Agnico pursues hot northern trail; Paradigms and the clever American

View this email in your browser Americas Tuesday, October 7, 2014 White hot Failing as an iron ore miner has been the best thing that could have happened to TSX-listed technology company Argex Titanium, which is in the midst of raising US$300 million to build a potentially industry changing titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment plant. Share this: Name change signals potential Failing as an iron ore miner has been the best thing that could have happened to TSX-listed technology company Argex Titanium, which is in the midst of raising US$300 million to build a potentially industry changing titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigment plant. Share this: Paradigm time "The conventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking." – John Kenneth Galbraith Share this: Mining's demographic 'time bomb' The mining industry faces a "ticking time bomb" because of its failure to take measures to retain or attract younger professionals at a time when the workforce is ageing, according to Stratum, the global recruitment agency. Share this: US coal exports off the boil US coal exports, once seen as a lifeline for the beleaguered domestic industry, continue to retract after hitting a peak level in 2012. Share this: RISK OUTLOOK in brief Risks to increase for Chile's miners; Brazil presidential race tightens; Iran poised for change; Uganda succession looms large Share this: What's happening downriver? Miners with tailings and rock dump facilities have been facing further scrutiny of late with a few high-profile breaches making regulators even more jittery than usual. Share this: Diversification or doubling up? Addressing the Denver Gold Forum recently, Perseus Mining Ltd chief executive Jeff Quartermaine expressed "a strongly held view" that being a single mine company in West Africa "is a fairly perilous thing to do". Share this: BT banks on better reception BT Global's deeper push beyond networked services into the operations 'space' in mining is gathering momentum, according to two senior figures in the major telco, with a new deal connecting it to Rajant Corporation certainly signalling its intent to grow the mining part of its energy and resources business. Share this: Not a subscriber? Start a FREE trial to view these articles and more premium content.   Latest Supplement MJ Western Australia Supplement Western Australia's (WA's) resources industry remains the powerhouse of the State and the nation. Share this Western Australia: one of the world's resources powerhouse Message from the Western Australian Mines and Petroleum Minister A deeper look at WA's resources industry Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) Deputy Director Michelle Andrews said the Western Australia's (WA's) resources sector had remained the main driver of Australian economic growth and assisted the national economy to weather the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). Global presence supports trade and investment With the Western Australian (WA) Department of Mines and Petroleum (DMP) and the WA Department of State Development (DSD) located in Perth, the State Government is supported by 11 offices in key global export and investment regions. Company profile Polymetal secures acquisition of Kyzyl project Euromax Resources is a gold and copper development Company with assets in South East Europe. To advertise your company profile, please contact Tom Peck or Naomi Spence. Professional placements Professional Placements: Executive Director - PDAC The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) is seeking an Executive Director (ED) to oversee its operations from its headquarters in Toronto, Ontario To advertise your recruitment needs, please contact Tom Peck or Naomi Spence. Events update MINEX Russia 2014 October 7-9, 2014, Moscow, Russia Mines and Money London December 1-5, 2014, Business Design Centre, London, UK Global Anti-Corruption & Compliance in Mining: Toronto December 10-12, 2014, The Grand Hotel & Suites Toronto, Canada Investing in Africa Mining Indaba February 9-12, 2015, Cape Town, South Africa Login Latest Issue Supplements Free Newsletter Subscribe Visit us online for more: www.mining-journal.com © Mining Journal 2014, all rights reserved. To guarantee delivery of this email please add mail@mining-information.com to your address book and safe senders list. Unsubscribe