March 25, 2013

Chile’s $550 million coal mine ready to start shipments

Mine will substantially reduce the country's dependence on international markets by supplying up to 30% of the current local needs.

March 25, 2013

Further evidence of the ‘gold production cliff’: Intierra

New gold discoveries declined by 45% over the past decade.

March 25, 2013

Mercury pollution linked to illegal gold mining in Peru reaches lethal levels

This is the main conclusion of a new study of mercury contamination in fish and humans in the Peruvian jungle.

March 25, 2013

At least 35 killed in attack on mining hub in Congo

Rebels attacked the copper and cobalt-rich province of Katanga, home to several mines and projects.

March 22, 2013

Maptek releases I-Site 8200 laser scanner for underground survey

Mining technology innovator Maptek has released a new laser scanner designed specifically for underground applications.

March 22, 2013

Napoleon’s engagement ring to Josephine to go for $20,000 in auction

It will be auctioned on Sunday in France.

March 22, 2013

Harry Winston sells its luxury division to Swatch

The Swatch Group is paying $750 million plus the assumption of up to $250 million of pro forma net debt.

March 22, 2013

Argentine court bans Vale from closing down $11bn potash project

The miner must "abstain from ... dismantling installations (and) removing tools, machinery and other work implements" or face heavy fines otherwise.

March 22, 2013

First Quantum takes over Inmet: a new copper giant is born

The new merged company projects a 1.3 million tonnes of copper output per year by 2018.

March 21, 2013

Multicrete Systems Inc. becomes an Authorized Distributor for the MINEPRO-Langford Grout Mixer/Pump series equipment.

Rounding out its extensive compliment of Grouting Equipment, Multicrete has added one of the top grout mixer/pump equipment lines to its fleet with great reviews!