China extends ban on Vale’s giant ore carriers
Another blow to number one iron ore producer Vale's strategy to change dynamics of 1.2 billion tonne seaborne trade.
Latest Stories
Sibanye Gold increases mineral reserves by 46 pct
A 52-week high.
Gold price continues climb as hedge funds up bullish bets 17%
Gold price rally extended after net longs held by large investors surge to 6.9 million ounces.
Paladin Energy announces minor uranium oxide spill in Malawi
Driver was not injured. Co-driver suffered minor injuries.
Silvercrest Mines up 8.4 pct after drilling 5.83 GPT gold and 232.5 GPT silver
Year-to-date the company is up 56.91%.
US coal mine employment down 20% but not among the biggest producers
The biggest US coal mines only show a 0.5% drop in employment overall.
PICTURES OF THE DAY: Stuck, stuck and more stuck
Post by Mining Mayhem. Post by Mining Mayhem. Post by Mining Mayhem. User-contributed photos from Mining Mayhem. Locations and dates not reported.
India’s Goa to auction 500,000 tonnes of iron ore online
There are still over 14 million tonnes lying at various jetties since September 2012.
Nanodiamond-embedded contact lenses the latest approach to treat glaucoma
As a side benefit, the use of diamonds makes contact lenses more durable.
