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Extreme use of mining vehicles can make them catch fire — Here’s how to protect them

Fire protection equipment specialist Worldman offers a comprehensive range of vehicle fire suppression systems designed to detect and suppress fires occurring in mine site vehicles.

PR Newswire: Mining | April 2, 2012 | 4:15 pm

Argentina to establish first protocol on mining social responsibility

The creation of the world’s first national protocol on sustainable and socially responsible mining was discussed at a meeting held in Argentina last week, called by the government of president Cristina Fernandez.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2012 | 3:55 pm

Chinese government rolls up independent miners in rare earth industry group

In a move to curb the rampant domestic illegal mining of rare earth, as well as regulate its rare earths players, China is launching an industry association for the precious metal commodity on April 8.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2012 | 2:31 pm

World’s first carbon neutral mine around the corner

The Yunong Qian project, located in the highlands of Nepal, might become world’s first carbon neutral mine, as Gekko Systems Pty Ltd announced today the final funding approval of the project, which will apply Gekko’s technology to achieve net zero carbon emissions.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2012 | 1:37 pm

Paladin Energy forced to get new CFO as Korte moves to push world-class iron project

Uranium company Paladin Energy Ltd (TSX:PDN)(ASX:PDN) announced it named Alan Rule as its new Chief Financial Officer effective July 23, 2012. He would be replacing the current CFO, Garry Korte, who is joining Roy Hill Holdings, owned by billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 2, 2012 | 12:09 pm

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