Trolex Awarded Grant for Development of Fire Detection System The gas detection specialist Trolex was awarded a £239,000 grant towards the development of a prototype fire detection system for the mining industry. Trolex | June 19, 2013 | 4:01 pm
SGS’ New Facility in Durango, Mexico is Open and Accepting Samples The official opening of the new facility will be held in July 2013. SGS | June 19, 2013 | 3:41 pm
Hitachi Construction Machinery and Immersive Technologies Renew Exclusive Partnership Immersive Technologies is able to deliver the most accurate simulation for Hitachi Construction Mining machines through their renewed technical and licensing agreement. Immersive Technologies | June 19, 2013 | 3:38 pm
Mining to support Saskatchewan’s economic growth this year: RBC RBC says demand for potash is picking up, with production figures pointing to an impressive 26% increase over year-ago levels. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 3:29 pm
US coal exports set monthly record in March Thanks to increased Asian demand for the commodity. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 2:35 pm
Brazil’s president unveils new mining law Reforms include proposal to potentially double mining royalties to 4%. Cecilia Jamasmie | June 19, 2013 | 1:39 pm
US firm buys half of Tinkler’s stake in Whitehaven Coal Former Australian mining billionaire forced to sell in order to pay off debts. Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013 | 2:14 am
Absolute liability for offshore drilling in Canada to increase to $1 billion Offshore drilling companies to face $1 billion absolute liability payments. Ana Komnenic | June 19, 2013 | 12:14 am
China sinks another $1.32bn into Peruvian copper project Chinalco Mining Corp. adds more investment to boost production capacity. Kerry Hall | June 19, 2013 | 12:11 am