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Transmin Switches to Atlas Copco Hammers Across it’s Rockbreaker Range

The switch to Atlas Copco from Rammer reflects the technical advantages of the new Atlas range over its rivals, as well as the incredible scope of supply and support delivered by Atlas Copco.

Transmin | January 5, 2015 | 5:18 pm

Silver Wheaton extends Barrick’s deadline to fulfill Pascua Lama silver deal

In the meantime, the miner will receive silver produced at three other Barrick operations in South America.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2015 | 4:03 pm

Anglo American tries again: submits plan to expand coal mine in Australia

Revised plan plan will see the company mine 75 million tonnes over 17 years instead of 97 million tonnes over 20 years.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2015 | 3:17 pm

Glencore resumes production at Aussie coal mines

The three-week suspension aimed at battling a global oversupply of the commodity.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2015 | 11:00 am

This infographic nails just how big our solar system actually is

Whoa.

Michael Allan McCrae | January 5, 2015 | 10:50 am

Introducing the “Extender Range” of Stackers

New stackers, designed for capacities of up to 2000 tph, will be available in both the Quarry and Mining specification.

Striker Australia Pty Ltd | January 5, 2015 | 12:17 am

Deal offers hope for miners thrown out of work in W. Kentucky

Nearly 700 coal miners in Western Kentucky are feeling hopeful this week, despite Patriot Coal deciding to permanently shut down the Highland and Dodge Hill mines on Dec. 31.

Andrew Topf | January 4, 2015 | 11:45 pm

Oceanagold to phase out New Zealand mines

Oceanagold (TSX, ASX:OGC), an Australia-based gold producer, will start winding down its New Zealand mines to focus on lower-cost production in the Philippines, where it runs the Didipio copper-gold mine north of Manila.

Andrew Topf | January 4, 2015 | 10:52 pm