Monarch’s Beaufor mine wins F.J. O’Connell trophy
The F.J. O’Connell trophy is awarded annually to recognize a mine’s efforts throughout the year in accident prevention.
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Western Potash awards Milestone phase one contract
The Milestone project will be developed as a solution mine. This will be the “newest and most innovative, environmentally friendly and capital efficient new potash mine in Canada,” says Western.
New kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue, says Mountain Province
“Wilson” kimberlite is the first new kimberlite found at Gahcho Kue in 20 years.
Barrick makes further investment in Midas Gold
Midas estimates Stibnite would have a mine life of 12 years with life-of-mine total cash costs of $597 per oz. and all-in sustaining costs of US$616 per oz.
Kibaran Resources outlines plans for battery graphite plant amid overseas demand
The company's proposed production facility at Kwinana, near Perth in Western Australia, would manufacture battery graphite worth $72 million a year for export.
Europe researches, miners work on social licence to operate framework
European nations are working on making sure the new wave of resource exploitation applies lessons learned from countries such as Canada and Australia.
China kicks off national survey of rare earth resources amid threats of supply curbs
The world's top producer of rare earth elements is initially targeting seven regions, including Inner Mongolia and Jiangxi province.
Successful gold mining starts with orebody quality says Barrick’s Mark Bristow
If you start with a really underwhelming ore body, you’re never going to make any money
Botswana Diamonds unit to sell 256 carats from South Africa project
The diamonds to be sold by Vutomi, in which Botswana Diamonds holds a 40% interest, are expected to generate short-term cash flow to further develop he Thorny River project.
