Protests hit second largest uranium mine in Namibia
About 300 workers, including mine staff and contractor employees, picketed at Langer Heinrich Uranium (LHU) mine last Thursday over pay and treatment by their employer.
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Canadian diamond miner announces indicated resources boost
Mountain Province Diamonds calculates an indicated resource increase of 12% on its Gahcho Kue mine in Canada's Northwest Territories.
CHART: Iron ore price resumes march on $120
Outlook for rest of the year and next also brighter.
What you need to know about the Simandou anti-corruption probe
"President Condé was the real villain in this story, Steinmetz said. His loathing for Condé was so palpable that, whenever he mentioned him, the tendons in his neck stood out."
Guide to surviving the global mining crisis launched
Most obvious measures include abandoning non-essential exploration work, postponing hires and focusing on core-business operations.
SGS Passes Audit for Renewed Bulk Surveying Accreditation in the Philippines
SGS is pleased to announce their recent successful assessment for renewed accreditation to the Bulk & Break Bulk Cargo Clearance Enhancement Program (BBBCCEP). This contract extends SGS’ accreditation to process bulk and break bulk cargo entering the Philippines.
Almost 30,000 mining jobs and $9.5bn in investments at risk in Australia
Mostly affecting the country's coal sector, which lost over 1,000 jobs last week alone.
Winklevoss twins launch $20 million Bitcoin IPO
In a 74-page document filed Monday with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the brothers say they will protect the virtual currency like gold bars —in vaults.
South Africa’s mining industry can’t afford wage talks failure: Chamber
If so they will end up destroying the country’s largest export industry as well as its credit rating, warned Tuesday the Chamber of Mines.