Andean to develop significant new gold/silver mine in Patagonia

Argentinian officials have said that Australian miner Andean Resources, which has a TSX quote, will be going ahead with a $200 million gold/silver mining operation with construction starting in the second half of 2010.

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 8, 2010 | 3:29 am

Environmental scientists seek U.S. mountaintop mining ban

Twelve environmental scientists from universities including John Hopkins, Duke, and U.C. Berkley are demanding the EPA and the Corps of Engineers stop approval of all new mountaintop mining permits.

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 7, 2010 | 11:44 pm

Western Australia takes a step closer to becoming an uranium mining State

It is only about 12 months since the then new Liberal Coalition Government in Western Australia lifted a State ban on uranium mining and the race is on to see which company will be first into production.

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 7, 2010 | 2:39 am

Patriot Coal shares up on new mine permit

After being held up by the Environmental Protection Agency, the group can now go ahead with a new mine in West Virginia

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 7, 2010 | 1:18 am

MIGS developing ground support methods and equipment for deep mines

Ground support methods grouping MIGS now has Vale Inco and the Amberg Group as new members.

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 6, 2010 | 11:49 am

Another China coal mine disaster kills at least 25

China is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for miners and its coal mines have a particularly bad safety record. The latest disaster has left 25 miners dead and three others still missing.

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 6, 2010 | 9:34 am

Peru Antamina’s $1.2 bln expansion gets the all clear

The joint venture between BHP Billiton, Xstrata, Teck Cominco and Mitsubishi said the expansion will increase the volume of ore processed in its mills by almost 40%.

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 6, 2010 | 12:26 am

Workers end strike at Codelco’s Chuquimata complex

The two-day strike over wages ended when Union workers voted to accept an improved wage offer from the copper producer

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 5, 2010 | 11:33 pm

NovaGold anticipates revised Galore Creek development plan in 1Q10

The troubled Galore Creek copper-gold-silver project in British Columbia may be gathering steam as NovaGold announced it anticipates a new mine development plan during the current quarter.

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 5, 2010 | 11:26 pm

International Mining Machinery plans $500m IPO

The group is hoping to raise the money in Hong Kong by February

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 5, 2010 | 10:44 am

Do Canada’s oil sands deserve ‘World’s Dirtiest Commodity’ label?

Development and mining of a vital resource - Canada's huge Alberta oil sands - has given rise to both environmental and climate change accusations. Is this justified?

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 5, 2010 | 12:56 am

U.S. mining fatalities remain at historical lows – MSHA

In mining, the smallest mistake could cost a miner his life. Nevertheless, MSHA records show U.S. mining health and safety track record has consistently improved in the past two years.

mineweb - daily news headlines | January 4, 2010 | 11:44 pm

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