MINING.COM

12 schools in Salzburg evacuated after radioactive rock discovered

Educators in the Austrian city of Salzburg hit the panic button after the unintended discovery of a radioactive rock in a science classroom.

Andrew Topf | October 30, 2016 | 3:07 pm

Activists urge Congo government to pass new mining code

Congo began reviewing its mining code in 2012, aiming to increase state revenues and tighten environmental and social regulations, but it has yet to make a decision about it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 28, 2016 | 9:45 am

Spaniards to protest against Berkeley’s Retortillo-Santidad uranium mine

Plataforma Stop Uranio has been leading a series of protest actions against Berkeley Resources' Retortillo mine.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 27, 2016 | 1:29 pm

Canyon uranium mine may hold vast amounts of copper — report

The Canyon uranium project in northern Arizona is slated to begin production next year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 27, 2016 | 4:00 am

Mick Davies’ X2 Resources fails to deliver, frees investors from commitments

Launched three years ago with a $5.6bn war chest, the fund once hailed as leader of a new wave of mining investment changes course.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 26, 2016 | 4:45 am

Caterpillar axes sales forecast, warns factors depressing orders could linger

While quarterly earnings beat analysts expectations, revenue fell short of estimates and CAT also lowered its full-year guidance.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 25, 2016 | 3:34 am

The world’s largest nuclear power station went on a treasure hunt—here’s what they found

As operator of the world’s largest nuclear power station, Bruce Power LP generates staggering amounts of electricity — roughly 50 terawatts each year, according to James Scongack, the Tiverton, Ont.-based company’s vice-president of corporate affairs.

GE Reports | October 25, 2016 | 2:36 am

Caterpillar rally hindered by fresh drop in sales

The world’s largest heavy machinery maker has logged a 18% drop in global sales of machinery for the three-month period ended in September.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2016 | 6:57 am

BHP Billiton to lose chairman Jac Nasser next year

He said he had intended to announce his retirement last year but chose to stay on while BHP dealt with the aftermath of the Samarco mine disaster in Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 20, 2016 | 4:55 am

First

Last

Australia to curb ‘excessive’ wait times for project approvals

US to streamline uranium extraction rules in bid to boost mining

Australian government creates Radioactive Waste Agency

Scientists take baby-step towards better storage, recycling of nuclear fuel

Covid-19 disrupts $8.8 billion of global mining output

Create FREE account or log in

to receive MINING.COM digests