Mexico is now Latin America’s most expensive mining jurisdiction
Cost of mining and exploring for gold and silver in the country has increased 13% and 20%, respectively, over the past year.
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South Africa divided over controversial mineral law reforms
The country's ’s new mineral resources law, which is awaiting the President’s signature, faces growing opposition as the mines minister, industry and opposition seek review.
Cat® Longwall Plow System Helps Set New Low-Seam Coal Production Record
A coal mine located in southern West Virginia (USA) recently set another world record for daily low-seam coal production using a Cat® automated longwall plow system.
Metso strengthens its position as the leading supplier of grinding media in Northern Africa by securing an important order
Metso's grinding media will lower the wear rate and our mining customer's operative costs
Iron ore price in mini rally
Back above $90 a tonne after soaring Indian ore import numbers lift sentiment.
TSX closes at record high on gold rise, Fed tapering
Highest close since June 2008.
Newcrest hit with Australia’s biggest fine: over $1.1 million
After the gold company admitted disclosure breaches on two occasions last year.
Drilling activity near Chibougamau: More than Monster Lake
Several nearby properties recently reported prospective drill results.
Rising costs continue to hamper gold producers
Capital costs are expected to peak in 2014.