Largest gold mine in eastern US getting support from locals

A massive gold mine proposed for near Kershaw, South Carolina, is enjoying broad community support. A public meeting on Thursday "drew enthusiastic support" for a plan by Romarco Minerals (TSE:R) to revitalize the historic Haile Gold Mine, which closed over 20 years ago, reported local media The State: Most who spoke at a hearing said the Canadian mining company is a good neighbor that will protect the landscape. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hearing drew about 200 people to a local recreation center. “We really do need jobs,’’ lifelong Kershaw resident Mildred Payne said. “We really trust Romarco and everything they’ve done here in Kershaw. We feel they are really working … to make sure they are doing everything right for the people.’’

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Andrew Topf | October 28, 2011 | 8:42 pm
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$60 million Ritchie Bros. auction in Edmonton, AB attracts bidders from 37 countries

EDMONTON, Oct. 28, 2011 /CNW/ - Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (NYSE and TSX: RBA), the world's largest industrial auctioneer, attracted more than 5,200 on-site and online bidders from 37 countries to a two-day CA$60 million (US$60 million) unreserved public auction in Edmonton, Alberta on October 26 - 27, 2011. More than 2,100 people (42%) bid online in real time at www.rbauction.com, purchasing almost CA$16 million (US$16 million) of equipment (26%). Among the equipment sold: a 2007 Caterpillar D7R XR series II crawler tractor that sold for CA$380,000 (US$383,000) to an on-site buyer from Grande Prairie, AB and a 2009 Western Star 4900SA tri-drive vacuum truck that sold for CA$300,000 (US$302,000) to an on-site buyer from Medicine Hat, AB.

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CNW Telbec | Mining/Metals | October 28, 2011 | 11:00 am

GE and Foster Wheeler Teaming to Speed Delivery of Vital Mining Solutions

The capacity shortfalls challenging many sectors of the mining industry may see faster relief and cleaner, more efficient operations. GE Energy (NYSE: GE) and Foster Wheeler Chile, a subsidiary of Foster Wheeler AG, a global engineering, procurement and construction company with projects throughout the world, are working together to help companies in the mining industry in South America address these challenges. The two companies today announced a portfolio of mining infrastructure solutions that can deliver energy, processing systems, water management and waste management from their combined mining expertise, technologies, engineering and onsite services.

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MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 27, 2011 | 11:59 pm

Coal mine accident leaves 7 dead, 11 missing

ZHENGZHOU - Seven people have been confirmed dead and 11 others are missing after a gas outburst occurred early Thursday at a coal mine in central China's Henan Province. A spokesman with the provincial work safety authorities said the gas rush hap...

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China Daily | October 27, 2011 | 1:15 pm