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Iron ore war: BHP to be cheapest supplier, Glencore says it’ll hurt Africa

While BHP gets ready to further expand iron ore output, Glencore's Glasenberg warns the move will make investing in African iron ore a less appealing prospect.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2014 | 4:42 pm

ABB launches powerful electrical control system for mines of the future

The MIDAS Library will offer technicians an unprecedented capability to monitor and control the electrical systems of automated extraction and processing plants.

ABB | October 6, 2014 | 4:31 pm

MICROMINE recognised at Top Engineering Awards

Leading provider of intuitive software solutions and services to the mining industry, MICROMINE, has been honored for a fourth consecutive year at the Top Engineering Awards. The awards ceremony was held Thursday 25 September 2014 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.

MICROMINE | October 6, 2014 | 4:13 pm

India poised to overtake China as world’s largest coal consumer

The country continues to battle chronic power shortages that are crippling its growth.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2014 | 2:55 pm

Russian diamond giant Alrosa begins mining at Karpinskogo

The kimberlite pipe is located at the Lomonosov deposit in northern Russia.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2014 | 1:59 pm

Zambia tells Glencore mine closure, lay-offs ‘illegal’

Zambia’s mines minister says the company has not officially communicated the government its intentions as required under the country's law.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 6, 2014 | 11:00 am

U.S. threatens Zimbabwe with further sanctions over $3B platinum mine

The United States is wagging its finger at Zimbabwe, threatening to ratchet up sanctions over a plan to develop a platinum mine involving Russian and Zimbabwean companies.

Andrew Topf | October 5, 2014 | 11:03 pm

More delay at Oyu Tolgoi as financing deadline lapses

The underground portion of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold complex is no closer to fruition, after the parties behind the US$5 billion operation let a Sept. 30 financing deadline lapse without applying for an extension.

MINING.com Editor | October 5, 2014 | 9:55 pm