Europe Top Stories

Caterpillar to close Belgium plant, lay off 2000 workers

The possible plant closure, which could cost around 2,000 jobs, is part of a global restructuring plan announced in September that could see CAT cutting as many as 10,000 jobs globally in the coming years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2016 | 6:00 am

Canada’s Enbridge drops Sandpiper crude oil pipeline

The $2.6 billion project for a pipeline from North Dakota…

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 2, 2016 | 2:19 am

Projected worker shortages will increase the requirement for on-demand training

Where are we going to find these workers? The short…

Simon Houlding | September 2, 2016 | 2:00 am

Analyst downplays Galane Gold’s June profits, company responds

‘Troubles in paradise’ forecast for Botswana’s sole gold miner.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 2, 2016 | 1:15 am

Unions are copper miners’ new best friends

An increase in industrial action is usually bad news, but…

Bloomberg News | September 2, 2016 | 12:10 am

MICROMINE Showcases Consulting Services at Mines and Money Hong Kong, held 18 – 22 March 2013.

The latest version of MICROMINE’s namesake exploration and mine design solution, Micromine 2013, will be previewed at the event.

MICROMINE | March 18, 2013 | 4:37 pm

Formalization of artisanal miners in Peru approaches deadline

Peruvian artisanal and small-scale miners have until October to become "formal miners" by achieving environmental certification.

Daisy Johnson | March 18, 2013 | 4:23 pm

World’s top copper producer faces major strike threat and lower demand

In 2011, Codelco was hit by a one-day strike that cost it $40 million.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2013 | 3:52 pm

Five reasons gold will hit an all-time record this year

Bullion enthusiasts believe gold prices are steadily moving up.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2013 | 2:53 pm

Copper: A new move up in the making?

While some analysts think copper will drop even further, Edge Trader Plus warns investors the trick is to pay attention to the market and its clues.

Michael Noonan | March 18, 2013 | 2:26 pm

Thousands of Israelis protest against Potash Corp intended acquisition deal

Hundreds of workers blocked the entrance to a plant belonging to ICL, the company that Potash Corp wants to acquire.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2013 | 2:12 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: How the Federal Reserve System really works

As fresh warnings of an eventual financial system collapse start filling up headlines again, it is useful to take a look at this guide.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2013 | 12:54 pm

Power cut in SA cost AngloGold 20,000 ounces

The world’s third-largest producer of the precious metal will see its first-quarter production reduced by about 20,000 ounces.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 18, 2013 | 12:21 pm

Fresh warnings of eventual financial system collapse

Paul Craig Roberts and Eric Sprott say the current financial system is headed for ruin.

MINING.com Editor | March 17, 2013 | 9:00 am

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