Rockwell’s revenue up 31% despite lower diamond sales Rockwell Diamonds (RDI-T) has seen some improvements in its first quarter of fiscal 2014 after refocusing on its Middle Orange River diamond projects. Canadian Mining Journal | July 9, 2013 | 3:30 am
Air pollution sheds years from life expectancy: MIT study Beijing particulate levels in January reached as high as 700 micrograms per cubic metre. MINING.com Editor | July 9, 2013 | 1:15 am
Whitehaven Coal Maules Creek project stalled by protests Dozens of protesters form picket line; workers walk off. Ana Komnenic | July 8, 2013 | 10:37 pm
Zijin drops most in 3 years on profit outlook The Chinese gold miner fell the most in three years after saying first-half profit may fall as much as 55%. mineweb - daily news headlines | July 8, 2013 | 9:57 pm
Valemax leaves destruction in its wake China's largest private shipyard and a Korean fleet owner-operator of Vale's giant ore carriers face bankruptcy. Frik Els | July 8, 2013 | 8:27 pm
Japan pushes forward with Uzbek uranium ambitions Japanese and Uzbek companies meet this week to sign exploration agreement. Ana Komnenic | July 8, 2013 | 8:18 pm
GOLD: Abcourt’s Elder mine reaches half capacity Elder gold mine 10 km northwest of Rouyn-Noranda has reached half the planned capacity as redevelopment proceeds on schedule. Canadian Mining Journal | July 8, 2013 | 7:44 pm
Illegal mining operations in China cut regular water supply for 30,000 people More than 100 illegal mining operations shut down. Ana Komnenic | July 8, 2013 | 6:53 pm
China frees up iron ore trade further First private Chinese trading platform starts operating this week. Frik Els | July 8, 2013 | 6:40 pm