Tata Group looking to partner with South African coal miner
The Tata Group, India's largest conglomerate, is said to be investigating a joint venture with South African coal producer Increase Coal.
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Investors give miners another kicking after China manufacturing shrinks
None of mining's top companies escaped the carnage on Thursday after a survey of manufacturing in China showed activity slowed for a fifth straight month.
Big guns all on board for Beijing’s new spot iron ore trading platform
Beijing launched the new spot price platform in January in a bid to shift the balance of power in price negotiations away from the big three.
Northern Territory Government and Minerals Council to Encourage Territorians Towards Mining
Experts have estimated that Australia's Northern territory will need an extra 6000 workers over five years to meet mining and gas demand. The Northern Territory Government and Minerals Council are working together the encourage local Territorians to take those positions, reports NT News.
Industry and the Government will work together to show students "clear pathways" to careers in mining. The program will include industry training, work experience, mentoring and school-based apprentices.
Modular Larox plant available from Outotec
Outotec, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of filtration solutions for the mineral processing industry, has introduced a modular version of the Larox filtration plant. It is available in configurations that suit scope, scale-up and the unique specifications of individual plants.
Randgold shares plunge almost 13% after military coup in Mali
Randgold Resources (LON:RRS, NASDAQ:GOLD) shares fell close to 13% this morning after a military coup in Mali, where the company has three gold mines that account for most of its bullion production.
China eyes Canadian uranium mines
Takeover activity is poised to heat up in the Canadian uranium sector as energy-hungry China hunts for feedstock to fuel its growing family of nuclear reactors.
LME copper falls after China factory activity shrinks
London copper futures turned negative on Thursday, after manufacturing data on China that showed factory activity in the world's top metals consumer shrank for a fifth month.
Next week’s Canadian budget will be good for mining, oilsands
The Canadian federal budget due to be released next week will please miners and the oil patch and is likely to make environmental groups see red, not green.
