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MABC supports federal government commitment to streamline reveiw process for mining projects

The Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) commends the federal government for the commitment shown in today’s budget to modernize the review process for resource projects based on the principle of “one project, one review.” The MABC is also pleased to see the commitments to invest in aboriginal training and education, and changes to the immigration rules, both of which will support the industry’s growing labour needs.

Mining Assocation of BC | March 29, 2012 | 10:30 pm

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada Welcomes Extension of Mineral Exploration Tax Credit in 2012 Federal Budget

The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) welcomes the inclusion of the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) in the Government of Canada's budget tabled today.

Marketwire - Mining and Metals | March 29, 2012 | 10:21 pm

Zijin Mining looking to Asia for more gold, copper assets

Chinese copper-gold giant Zijin Mining Group is on the move again with plans for more acquisitions.

Andrew Topf | March 29, 2012 | 6:54 pm

Rick Rule’s new strategy for profiting from volatility

Global Resource Investments Founder and Chairman Rick Rule is worried about the impact trillions of dollars of manufactured liquidity will have on global markets.

The Gold Report | March 29, 2012 | 5:20 pm

Canadian junior miners claim ‘lack of industry support’ in disputes with First Nations

Canadian exploration companies feel their industry association doesn’t hear them, Neal Smitheman, a lawyer who represents junior mining companies in disputes with First Nations, told CBC.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2012 | 4:46 pm

ABB wins major grinding drive systems order for Cerro Verde expansion in Peru

ABB, a power and automation technology group was recently contracted to supply gearless mill drives (GMDs) for six ball mills and twin-drive systems for eight high pressure grinding rolls (HPGRs) at Cerro Verde copper mine in Peru.

ABB | March 29, 2012 | 3:18 pm

Conflict-free gold standard about to become a fact

The World Gold Council unveiled today the long-awaited “exposure draft” of the so-called conflict-free gold standard, which aims to crack down on gold tainted by conflict and human rights violations, such as the ongoing supply coming from the rebel forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 29, 2012 | 1:29 pm

Best safety options for your workplace

Organizations, no matter their size, simply can’t afford to ignore occupational health and safety (OH&S) risks as an integral part of their business management. When it comes to complying with OH&S legislation, the biggest risk of all for an organization is to do nothing.

MINING.com Editor | March 29, 2012 | 12:20 pm

FLSmidth promotes first non–Dane to its executive level

For the first time in 130 years, FLSmidth, a Denmark based, market-leading supplier of equipment and services to the global minerals and cement industries, has promoted a non-Dane to its executive leadership team.

FLSmidth | March 29, 2012 | 12:04 pm

Fatal flaws and opportunities in gold investing: Brent Cook

Brent Cook, editor of Exploration Insights, describes the past 15 years of change in gold, copper and iron.

The Gold Report | March 28, 2012 | 10:13 pm