Free Licenses of Maptak’s Software Vulcan for University of Zacatecas in Mexico

The Department of Engineering and Earth Sciences of the University of Zacatecas recently received 20 free licenses for the Software Vulcan from […]

Susanne Iberle | October 16, 2012 | 12:10 am

Children as Workforce in Small-Scale Gold Mines in Africa

According to the UN International Labour Organisation (ILO), the workforce in small-scale gold mines in Africa is built up of 30-50% children […]

Susanne Iberle | October 12, 2012 | 11:56 pm

Main Focus of the Apprenticeship Conference is the Shortage of Skilled Workers

“The Future Works Here” is the slogan of Alberta’s Apprenticeship Conference which will take place from October 15 to 17 at the […]

Susanne Iberle | October 11, 2012 | 11:18 pm

Underground Training Centre at Bailey Mine Complex

Consol Energy Inc. has established its own underground mine academy to train foremen and future miners with no experience, reports Pittsburgh Business […]

Susanne Iberle | October 10, 2012 | 11:38 pm

Queensland: Scholarships for Women in Male-Dominated Industries

As Mining Australia reports, the Government of Queensland offers special scholarships for women in male-dominated industries, such as mining to counter skill […]

Susanne Iberle | October 10, 2012 | 12:29 am

New Book about Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation in Indiana

As reported on phys.org, the Indiana Geological Survey has published a book about reclamation of coal mines in Indiana. “Effects of abandoned […]

Susanne Iberle | October 4, 2012 | 11:31 pm

SME Scholarships for Students in the Minerals Industry

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) offers every year several scholarships for students in the minerals industry. There are different […]

Susanne Iberle | October 2, 2012 | 10:17 pm

Hope for Modern Mining in South Africa: Launch of Wits Mining Research Institute (WMRI)

As the University of Witwatersrand announced, the new Wits Mining Research Institute (WMRI) was launched on Thursday by Mineral Resources Minister Susan […]

Susanne Iberle | September 28, 2012 | 11:17 pm

MSHA Funding for Education and Training in Mine Safety

With a gross amount of $1,250,000 the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) supports seven educational facilities which […]

Susanne Iberle | September 27, 2012 | 10:40 pm

Project “PHYTOCAT” – A Green Mining Method

As reported on ASM International, an international team of scientists from different universities will work on the project “PHYTOCAT” which is supported […]

Susanne Iberle | September 25, 2012 | 10:57 pm

Microorganisms as new “Mining Equipment”? – Research Project

Mining Australia reports, that after Vale already cooperates with the University of São Paulo to find out more about ‘copper eating’ bacteria, […]

Susanne Iberle | September 17, 2012 | 8:36 pm

Explosives Supplier BME Donates about $US 6,000 to Students at Wits’ School of Mining Engineering

As Mining Weekly reports, the School of Mining Engineering at the University of Witwatersrand will receive a donation of R50,000 ($US 6,100) […]

Susanne Iberle | September 14, 2012 | 10:30 pm

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