March 29, 2012 MABC supports federal government commitment to streamline reveiw process for mining projects The Mining Association of British Columbia (MABC) commends the federal government for the commitment shown in today’s budget to modernize the review process for resource projects based on the principle…
March 29, 2012 Budget shines on resource sector, environmental groups get more scrutiny The Canadian finance minister delivered a budget for the resource sector, promising faster project approvals and changes to immigration to increase manpower, while enviromental groups will receive closer scrutiny from…
March 29, 2012 West Virginia Mine Safety Training Facility to Start Construction in June A new training facility for mine safety could be breaking ground in Julian, West Virginia, by June of this year, reports The State Journal. Alpha [Natural Resources] agreed to build…
March 29, 2012 Tanzania: MP Calls for Uranium Public Education THE government has been advised to provide extensive public education to those living around Uranium mining areas, on the dangers, and benefits of the mineral. Briefing journalists on Wednesday, the…
March 29, 2012 Wonthaggi mine rescue training Last week, Parks Victoria staff at the State Coal Mine invited local CFA brigades to participate in a simulated emergency rescue scenario. *TAKEN FROM PARKS VICTORIA MEDIA RELEASE* Parks Victoria…
March 27, 2012 La Mancha posts record net earnings of $36.1 m and record operating cash flow of $89.4 m for 2011 In 2011, La Mancha made headlines within the investment community by demonstrating, through a DFS and increased resources, our potential to quickly grow into an intermediate gold producer.
March 26, 2012 Philippine Government will Finance Education of Miners The Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources will finance the university education of geologists and mining professionals to counter the steady decline of these professions in the workforce, reports…
March 26, 2012 Gold Fields says skills shortage is mining’s biggest concern Gold Fields CEO Nick Holland says the escalating shortage of skilled workers is a major concern for executives globally as the industry presses ahead with projects in increasingly tough and…
March 26, 2012 Wardell Armstrong to lead mining project masterclass at Minex in Astana A masterclass looking at the whole process of developing a mining project - from initial studies and designs through to operations and management – is being organised and led by…
March 26, 2012 Russian Ministry of Education and Science co-finances RUSAL red mud recycling project UC RUSAL's development of a new red mud recycling prototype facility is included to the Russian Ministry of Education and Science's Russian Science and Technology Complex Priority Research and Development…
Copper at heart of probable Rio bid for Glencore: RBC A premium of 15% to 30% to Glencore’s early January share price could get the deal done, RBC analyst said. January 18, 2026 | 06:47 am