Chilean miners the best paid in South America, sixth highest in the world
The average annual salary is about $97,500, not so far from the global average of about $98,700.
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Chile’s Codelco to extend El Salvador copper mine’s life by 20 years
Considered key for Codelco's future.
VIDEO: Guinea’s fight for its iron ore billions
One of the greatest prizes in all of mining, perhaps the world, is the iron mountains of Simandou in Guinea, half of which was given away by a former dictator of the West African nation for free.
Emerson’s machinery health technology chosen by Vale for truckless mine in Brazil
Predictive analysis will help ensure reliable operation of critical conveyor system in expansion of world’s largest iron mine
Maptek I-Site laser imaging technology receives international quality accreditation
Global mining hardware and software developer Maptek has announced that its Laser Imaging Solutions division has gained accreditation to the international quality standard ISO 9001.
Buyer of world record $11 million, 75-carat diamond finally revealed
Tiffany Chen, co chairman of China Star Entertainment Limited, named the gem "The China Star Diamond."
Rio Tinto very close to selling Iron Ore of Canada: report
China Minmetals Corp confirmed Tuesday it is considering a bid.
Getting to know graphite: an interview with Vancouver-based Valterra Resource Corp
"200 times stronger than steel, more conductive than copper."
Fresh protests threaten Newmont Conga mine in Peru
The new round of demonstrations come after a top official for the Conga project, CEO Roque Benavides of Buenaventura, said water from one of the main water sources for locals, would be transferred to a reservoir later this year.
