Aussie consortium to spend $12m in research to boost copper production
Initiative is part of South Australia’s government strategy that aims to triple the state's copper production to one-million tonnes a year by 2030.
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Canadian miners increase efforts to prevent child and forced labour in the supply chain
Initiative seeks contributing to global efforts in preventing the use of child and forced labour in the mining supply chain, and to providing information needed to demonstrate the responsible sourcing of minerals and metals.
Cat® 793F mining trucks prove performance in tier 4 configuration
The trucks were put to the test in a variety of applications, including cold ambient temperatures, high ambient temperatures, uphill hauls and flat hauls.
About 2,500 jobs on the line at Impala Platinum’s Rustenburg operations
The miner warned further reductions could be in store at those operations, which employ 31,000 people.
Petra Diamonds may breach debt covenants on troubles in Tanzania
The Africa-focused diamond miner said that would likely happen unless it solves its issues with the government of Tanzania.
Botswana seeks option to buy unusually big diamonds from its mines
Draft bill gives government first option to buy unusually large diamonds found in the country's mines, such as the world's second-biggest 1,109 carat diamond discovered by Lucara two years ago.
Kinross Gold to spend $1bn to expand Mauritania, Nevada mines
Projects aim at boosting output and lowering costs.
Iron ore price drops as Chinese steel begins to pile up
Chinese steelmakers are producing at record rates before mandated cuts in winter which could result in a steep drop-off in iron ore demand later this year.
Gold miners seek safety as political risks rise
Canadian miner Eldorado Gold Corp's threat this week to freeze investments in Greece after years of frustrating and costly permit delays highlighted the risks the industry faces when it strays away from mining-friendly countries.
