Death toll rises to 52 in African gold mine collapse
Local officials fear that the number of deceased could rise higher still.
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INFOGRAPHIC: future mining success calls for improved comminution
"Smart blasting, mineral pre-concentration, novel flowsheets and new grinding technologies are just a few of the different strategies which can improve cost effectiveness."
Infographic: The Bear vs. Bull debate
What's next for gold?
Without buyers, Rio Tinto holds on to its diamonds
"There's no point in cutting off your nose to spite your face just to achieve an end."
Grasberg mine cleared to reopen by Indonesian government
"Permission has been granted to begin milling and open pit operations but not yet for underground operations."
EMED Mining awarded exploration license by Andalucian government
The Aguilas Two Licence area has an aggregate surface area of 52 square kilometres and is located approximately 8 kilometres from the Company’s wholly-owned Rio Tinto Copper Project.
Japan chasing China with $32 billion African resource push
The island nation will look to secure a steady supply of African natural gas, oil and rare earth metals.
China to overtake India in gold consumption thanks to 6.6 million bridal gifts
"Some 10 million weddings take place every year in China."
INFOGRAPHIC: Is deep sea mining worth the risk?
The pros and cons of extraction from the seabed.
First Nations in Ontario’s resource-rich ‘Ring of Fire’ to receive negotiation boost
Former Liberal Party of Canada interim leader Bob Rae will represent nine First Nations groups.
RANKED: World’s top 20 gold projects
The combined ounces in the ground for the top 20 projects is north of 900 million and at today's prices worth a mouth-watering $3.7 trillion.
