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Atlas Copco to coordinate EU initiative for Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems

Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB has been named coordinator of the European consortium on Sustainable Intelligent Mining Systems (SIMS). This mining industry initiative is funded by Horizon 2020, the biggest EU research and innovation program ever.

Atlas Copco | December 14, 2016 | 12:05 am

Donald Trump’s cabinet to include oilsands-loving Texans

Donald Trump's prospective cabinet is now stacked with friends of…

Huffington Post Canada | December 13, 2016 | 7:40 pm

Uranium Energy Corp receives final mine permit for its Burke Hollow ISR project in South Texas

Burke Hollow is the third project to be developed as…

Uranium Energy Corp | December 13, 2016 | 5:40 pm

There is no better sector to be than uranium — NexGen

I was fortunate to sit down with Leigh Curyer, Chief…

Andrew Nelson | December 13, 2016 | 10:42 am

US EPA says fracking can impact drinking water resources

The agency said such statement, however, cannot become a “national,…

Cecilia Jamasmie | December 13, 2016 | 10:15 am

Canadian mining industry warns Quebec over 30% royalty plan

Quebec's proposed mining taxes and royalties could affect the entire Canadian industry.

MINING.com Editor | March 25, 2013 | 8:44 pm

Iron ore, met coal prices resilient despite powerful Chinese agency’s oversupply predictions

The communist country's influential economic planning agency predicts oversupply of iron ore and moderate 4% steel production growth in 2013.

Frik Els | March 25, 2013 | 6:25 pm

Chile’s $550 million coal mine ready to start shipments

Mine will substantially reduce the country's dependence on international markets by supplying up to 30% of the current local needs.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 5:58 pm

Latin America chooses mining investment over environment: report

Study reveals some Latin American countries are racing to attract foreign investors eager to cash in on natural resources.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 25, 2013 | 1:39 pm

Australia’s big miners add more driverless trucks

Companies want to reduce costs and protect profits against future price dips.

Kerry Hall | March 25, 2013 | 4:32 am

Exxaro Resources ends coal miners’ strike in South Africa

South Africa's second-biggest coal miner supplies all of the country's coal-powered electricity plants.

Kerry Hall | March 25, 2013 | 12:19 am

US mining sector faces looming worker shortage

National Academy of Engineering says better education, promotion and recruitment needed.

Kerry Hall | March 24, 2013 | 2:31 am

Los Angeles declares no more coal use by 2025

City plans to consume more natural gas and renewable energy resources.

Kerry Hall | March 23, 2013 | 10:08 pm

Pricing in pipelines? Canadian crude price surges 70% in three months

The price oil sands producers receive surged to $77 a barrel, up from $45 in December.

Frik Els | March 22, 2013 | 10:58 pm

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