Iron ore price drops to 3-month low
Vale's scorched earth strategy pays off: production on its way to 450 million tonnes at an astonishing cost of just $12.70 a tonne.
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New 18M3 Adds Power, Capability to Cat® Mining Motor Grader Range
With the addition of the new 18M3 Motor Grader to the Caterpillar lineup, mining operations using trucks with capacities to 190 tons (172 tonnes) can now choose the popular workhorse of the industry, the 16M3, or if more capability is required, the more productive 18M3.
MMG’s gigantic Las Bambas mine in Peru to open next year despite protests
The copper mine, one of the world's biggest, is on track to begin production in the first quarter of 2016, despite weak prices and relentless protests against the project.
Miners sue state of Oregon over dredging ban aimed to protect salmon
They argue Oregon's ban on using machines during in-stream mining of precious metals violates federal laws.
56 people left on site as Myra Falls mine lays off nearly 100 workers – Vancouver Island
Operations at Myra Falls were suspended in April.
EPA mine spill could have been prevented, probe concludes
The accident would have been avoided had the EPA team checked on water levels inside the abandoned mine before digging into its collapsed and leaking entrance, says document.
Getting rid of mercury pollution inexpensively using orange peels
Pollution control from landfill.
Fading US rate hike expectations point to $1,300+ gold price
Expectations of the level of US interest rates a year from now have more than halved.
The most bullish mining chart you’ll see all day
Commodity Sentiment Index shows it's always coldest before the dawn.
