Kyrgyz minister stepping down over failure to settle Kumtor mine issues
Prime Minister Joomart Otorbaev resigned after hours of heated debate in parliament over the government’s performance last year.
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Omnicomm releases fleet tracking mobile applications for iOS and Android
Following the intention to provide customers with more convenient and practical service for vehicle monitoring Omnicomm decided to develop mobile applications for Omnicomm Online cloud service.
Mining companies in Europe and former Soviet Union call for OEMs to support cost reduction
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) must support mining companies in Europe and the former Soviet Union with cost reduction or risk losing their market share, finds a new survey by Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Center (MIC).
Caterpillar results beat expectations but forecasts weak year
The machinery giant doesn’t think it will remain strong for the rest of 2015.
One killed at protests against Tia Maria copper project in Peru
Farmers, anti-mining activists and local leaders have opposed the project for years, claiming it will pollute key waterways for Arequipa, where the mine will be built.
Chile to fine Barrick over ten new environmental violations
The country's Superintendence for the Environment (SMA) also said the miner has not properly monitored the impact on nearby glaciers.
Japan to restart two nuclear reactors by June
For now, all of Japan’s 48 commercial reactors remain offline following 2011's Fukushima disaster.
What Björn Paffrath is advising to institutional and high net-worth investors
In general, he says investors want well-managed, low-cost producers with moderate headline risk that can run for one or two more years at lower gold prices.
Iron ore price rockets
Jumps 6% on Wednesday to four-week highs despite record-setting production numbers from Big Three.
