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Canada’s Kinross Gold puts Mauritania mine expansion on hold

Kinross Gold Corp said on Wednesday it was "pausing" expansion work at its Tasiast gold mine in Mauritania after a government request for talks to improve the country's economic benefits from the miner's activities.

Reuters | August 1, 2018 | 3:29 pm

Replenishing economic diamond resources, a daunting task for miners

Given that most of the high-economic diamond deposits in the…

Paul Zimnisky | August 1, 2018 | 1:35 pm

EU regulators say Aurubis, Wieland copper deal may curb competition

EU antitrust regulators on Wednesday voiced concerns about German Wieland's…

Reuters | August 1, 2018 | 10:53 am

LME to trial electronic closing prices for nickel next year

The London Metal Exchange (LME) launched on Wednesday a consultation…

Reuters | August 1, 2018 | 10:20 am

Killed Russian journalists said to have been working on story involving mining in CAR

They were said to be investigating a private Russian security…

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 1, 2018 | 7:48 am

ABB launches Mine Location Intelligence™ for underground mines

ABB Mine Location Intelligence™, powered by Mobilaris, – a location based decision support system for increased personal safety and production efficiency

ABB | June 10, 2014 | 4:04 pm

Germany to resume fracking by 2015 under tougher environmental norms

After a two-year moratorium,, Germany is ready to allow fracking and so reduce the country's dependency on Russian energy.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 3:13 pm

Copper nanowire coating to make smartphone screens shatterproof

The unbreakable touchscreen film is stronger, more conductive and cheaper than the ones currently used by phone and tablets makers.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 2:03 pm

Fresh job cuts at Rio’s Rossing Uranium mine in Namibia

This is not the first time Rio Tinto axes jobs at this mine. In 2013, it sacked 276 workers, following losses on reduced demand for the metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 10, 2014 | 11:30 am

US Energy Department said to have illegally transferred uranium to private firm

Report claims officials did not have legal authority to transfer millions of dollars worth of uranium resources to the only local company that uses American-developed technology to enrich the commodity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 7:13 pm

‘Iron lady’ will define future of world’s top copper producer

Laura Albornoz, the first woman appointed director of Chile's owned Codelco, is meeting unions next week as she gets ready to vote on the company's budget.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 6:19 pm

This deserted African mining town is almost flooded by sand… and ghosts

In the early 1900s, after the discovery of diamonds in the southern Namib desert, German miners flocked to the area, developing this unique town known as Kolmanskop.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 4:32 pm

Deutsche Bank opens massive bullion vault in London

With a capacity of 1,500 tonnes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 3:29 pm

Countdown begins for decision on Northern Gateway pipeline

After being conditionally approved in December, the federal cabinet had 180 days to announce its final decision on the pipeline. This makes the deadline June 17.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 9, 2014 | 2:49 pm

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