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Visit Geosense at MINEX Russia 2013, October 1-3 and MENA Mining Show Dubai, October 28-29 and see our SMARTPLANES Unmanned Aircraft

The developments in the fields of UAS technology and Sensor technology have made so much progress that it is now possible to operate expensive and complex sensors on reliable UAS’s in a safe manner.

Michael Allan McCrae | September 16, 2013 | 5:39 pm

Northern Dynasty shares plummet after Pebble deal dies

It seems unlikely that Canada's Northern Dynasty could go it alone on the massive copper-gold mine.

Frik Els | September 16, 2013 | 5:29 pm

Chileans sue Swedish mining firm for $13.9 million

A group of 707 Chileans is seeking compensation for health problems allegedly caused by Boliden's toxic waste dumped near their homes in the eighties.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2013 | 5:21 pm

Former Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese joins rival Vedanta

The news comes only nine months after Albanese was removed as CEO of the second-biggest miner and left the group with a $14billion charge.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2013 | 4:29 pm

Anglo American abandons Alaskan copper project Pebble

Partner in the open-pit gold and copper project, Northern Dynasty Minerals, was quick to clarify it will still go ahead with it.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2013 | 11:22 am

Japan redoubles efforts to control leaks at Fukushima

The situation at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant is far from being “under control,” said a senior official from plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 16, 2013 | 8:15 am