Police and protestors clash at Ivanhoe mine in South Africa
Locals were protesting the imminent construction of Platreef platinum mine.
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Metso’s Capital Markets Day in Amsterdam on November 26, 2014
Metso is holding a Capital Markets Day in Amsterdam today, November 26, 2014. The event will highlight various topics, such as the Group's strategy, financial performance and financial targets, as well as growth prospects and development initiatives of Metso's three business areas.
When it rains…Iron ore, gold miners the most vulnerable to Ebola risk
Report shows there are 39 assets in production within the Ebola-affected region.
10 tonne Master Magnets Overband Magnet installed in coal processing plant in Nakhodka, Russia
The Electro Overband Magnet is the most powerful overband separator from the Mastermag range and is designed to operate and separate at increased suspension heights...
Suppliers face loss-making deals as miners tighten screws
The global mining sector has cut $20-25 billion in costs.
Lucapa Diamond soars on 35-year mining licence for Lulo
The project could prove to be more valuable than the country’s biggest gem producer, Catoca,
France may be next in line to bring its gold back
France is the world's fifth-largest holder of gold, only behind the U.S. Germany, the IMF and Italy.
INFOGRAPHIC: The Panama Canal expansion
The Panama Canal expansion began in 2007, and will be finally completed next year.
Gold stocks surge in massive volumes
Led by 11% jump in Kinross and a 5% gain for Goldcorp, top producers add billions in value after gold closes above $1,200 for the first time in 4 weeks.
