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Most prestigious award in Canadian metallurgy goes to Hatch expert

Dr. Chris Twigge-Molecey of Hatch is this year's recipient of the Airey Award, the most prestigious award in Canadian metallurgy, presented by the Metallurgy and Materials Society (MetSoc) of the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM).

Hatch | August 12, 2015 | 10:02 am

Caterpillar and its regional dealers showcase customer support capabilities at Bluefield Coal Show

We have engaged in a very successful underground mining machine rebuild program with our customers—rebuilding scoops, shield haulers, continuous miners, feeder breakers and longwall gearboxes.

Caterpillar | August 12, 2015 | 9:46 am

Advanced Maptek spatial data systems target mine survey productivity

Maptek technology provides the solutions surveyors need to maximise efficiency by enabling fast and accurate data capture and analysis.

Maptek | August 12, 2015 | 9:33 am

Most Chinese rare earth miners running at a loss — report

About 90% of China’s rare earth producers are currently operating at a loss as prices for the coveted elements continue to drop due to a global glut and illegal mining.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 8:15 am

Freeport cancels copper exports from Indonesia as permit expires

The company, which runs the massive Grasberg mine in Papua, has stopped exporting since last month.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 5:00 am

The Saudi oil price war is backfiring

With record production of 10.564 million barrels per day in June 2015, Saudi Arabia has been one of the major driving forces behind the current oil price slump.

Oilprice.com | August 12, 2015 | 4:54 am

Commodities, mining stocks sinking as China devalues its currency again

But gold is, so far, profiting from the situation, heading for its longest winning streak in three months.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 12, 2015 | 4:14 am

Chinese fears send gold price to 3-week high

"Gold's best moment this year came when we saw various FX swings, lots of central banks cutting interest rates or intervening in their monetary policy."

Frik Els | August 11, 2015 | 4:56 pm