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Ritchie Bros. prepares for ‘The Big One’ in Orlando, FL

Ritchie Bros. six-day unreserved public auction with more than 9,200 heavy equipment items and trucks currently featured -and more being added daily- is set to take place in Orlando, FL between February 18 - 23, 2013

Ritchie Bros | February 12, 2013 | 4:36 pm

Datasat Communications introduces TETRA network services for the mining industry

The development of digital PMR means that mine companies can enhance their mission critical voice services and deploy fail safe data services in areas such as health and safety, asset management and operational effectiveness.

Datasat Communications | February 12, 2013 | 4:33 pm

Men found dead in Mexico river said to be Southridge Minerals main executives

The bodies, corresponding to two men in their late 30’s, were found by farmers who also recovered documents with the names of Michel Davies and Derald Johnston, which are the names of the firm's CEO and CFO.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 2:44 pm

Russia’s Alrosa unearths $1 million diamond

The octahedron-shaped diamond is transparent with a yellow tinge.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2013 | 1:00 pm

Gold price touches 6-month low as currency war talk heats up

G20 will tackle deliberate currency devaluing by industrialized nations tarnishing gold's allure.

Frik Els | February 12, 2013 | 12:17 am

B2Gold hit by protests, blockade in Nicaragua

Police fired teargas and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of artisanal miners protesting B2Gold's expansion plans.

Frik Els | February 11, 2013 | 8:07 pm

Sudan and Saudi Arabia go ahead with deep-sea mining plans

The joint effort, unveiled in November, restores a mutual agreement signed in 1974, which gives the nations shared rights to exploit the Red Sea’s $8 billion worth of minerals.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2013 | 7:50 pm