Rio Tinto back on track to haul iron ore in driverless trains in 2018
Staff sitting hundreds of km away oversaw successful pilot run.
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Outotec to deliver minerals processing technology and services to MMC Norilsk nickel mine in Russia
Outotec has been awarded a contract by MMC Norilsk Nickel for the delivery of minerals processing technology and related advisory services to Kola Mining and Metallurgical Company's concentrator plant in Zapolyarny, Pechenga District in Russia.
Big trucks, dead ducks put Alberta’s oilsands under environmental scrutiny
Two things helped make Alberta’s oilsands a top North American environmental concern — ducks and trucks.
400 workers laid off as Bokoni prepares for closure
Toronto-based Atlatsa Resources (TSXV:ATL) has made good on its stated intention to shut its Bokoni platinum mine in Limpopo province, South Africa.
Chinese EV market nearing 2% penetration
Plug-in-vehicle market in China surges to a record 1.8% of total passenger vehicle sales.
World’s largest coal miner looking to buy metal mines abroad
Coal India Ltd, the world’s largest coal miner, has held internal talks to discuss buying metal mines abroad amid faltering revenues and rising employee costs, potentially signaling a strategy shift to cut reliance on the fossil fuel.
George Glasier: Rising vanadium prices could increase uranium production
George Glasier thinks the uranium price hovering around $21 means that there is currently enough supply to meet demand in the market.
Iron ore price resumes fall
At three-month low with $50s now in sight.
Denver Gold Forum 2017 concludes with record activity
As the world’s premier precious metals equity event, the Gold Forum attracted 1,000 attendees who conducted a record 3,900 meetings.
