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Fortescue inks $1.4 billion deal with Leighton to boost iron ore output

Australian iron ore stalwart Fortescue Metals (ASX:FMG) has signed an AUD$1.4 billion deal with Leighton Contractors which is set to raise output to 115 million tonnes by early 2013.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 2:58 am

Has JP Morgan placed a massive bet on physical gold and silver?

A bullion insider claims JP Morgan is accumulating huge volumes of physical gold and silver despite short positions against the precious metals on paper.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 1:19 am

Infrastructure upgrades the key to unlocking Yilgarn’s iron ore potential

Preliminary studies by the Yilgarn Iron Producers Association (YIPA) assert that modest improvements to infrastructure could unleash the iron ore potential of the mineral-rich region of Western Australia.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 12:29 am

Tinkler’s debt woes could do harm to Whitehaven shares

The financial and legal difficulties of Nathan Tinkler could damage Whitehaven shares (ASX:WHC) due to expectations that the Australian mining magnate will dump his holdings in the fledgling coal miner.

Marc Howe | September 26, 2012 | 12:03 am

Goldquest plunges 33% on disappointing drill results

Vancouver's Goldquest Mining (TSX.V:GQC) has dived 33% on heavy trading following the release of fresh drill results which fell below expectations.

Marc Howe | September 25, 2012 | 11:36 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

RIEGL launches VZ-6000 Terrestrial Laser Scanner at MINExpo 2012 Las Vegas:

RIEGL goes for ultra-long ranges: VZ-6000 offers more than 6,000 m measurement range

RIEGL Laser Measurement Systems | September 25, 2012 | 8:04 pm

Use Fleet Manager Office from Carlson Software for a Connected Mine Site

Data goes from machines to the office and from the office to machines

Carlson | September 25, 2012 | 7:59 pm

World’s First Complete Operator Training Solution Launched at MINExpo

Immersive Technologies will launch the industry's most advanced, complete and scalable solution for mining equipment operator development, this month at the world's major mining exhibition, MINExpo International, in Las Vegas.

Immersive Technologies | September 25, 2012 | 7:52 pm

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