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Owner of world’s largest gold project just hit the jackpot again
Seabridge Gold, the company behind the massive KSM project in northern B.C., has identified a large, untested target at Iskut.
A lot more automation, a lot less humans to hit the mining industry
According to a new study, countries where miners are rapidly adopting technologies such as self-driving trucks will be increasingly at risk of reduced socioeconomic benefits from mining.
Cycle of low crude prices nearing an end, says Saudi Oil Minister
Saudi Arabia's Oil Minister Khalid al-Falih declared the cycle of low crude prices is nearing an end as the oil market strengthens in recent weeks.
Rangold looking to the future in Mali
In the current climate of global economic and political stress, it is more important than ever for African governments to engage with their investors in a spirit of genuine partnership, Randgold Resources chief executive Mark Bristow said here today.
How to mine the side of the highway for platinum
First you need to screen for rubber, gravel, cement dust and cigarette butts.
INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 deadliest mine hazards
The infographic breaks down hazards threatening miners including powered haulage, machinery, exploding vessels, slips and falls.
Zijin, Shandong go after Barrick Gold’s Veladero mine in Argentina
The potential sale of a 50% stake in Veladero mine could fetch Barrick more than $1 billion, sources familiar with the matter say.
All these Australian mines are reopening thanks to the rally in coal prices
Glencore has already restarted its Collinsville mine in Queensland and there are at least seven other coal operations set to resume production before year-end.
