Only two miners on Forbes’ list of richest Americans
Both dropped in the rankings due to falling commodity prices.
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Sirius Minerals drops 20% after delaying UK potash project
Will only submit application for $1.7 billion project next year.
Dassault Systèmes Names New Top Executives
Appointed to new roles at GEOVIA, formerly known as Gemcom Software prior to its acquisition in 2012.
Visit Geosense at MINEX Russia 2013, October 1-3 and MENA Mining Show Dubai, October 28-29 and see our SMARTPLANES Unmanned Aircraft
The developments in the fields of UAS technology and Sensor technology have made so much progress that it is now possible to operate expensive and complex sensors on reliable UAS’s in a safe manner.
Northern Dynasty shares plummet after Pebble deal dies
It seems unlikely that Canada's Northern Dynasty could go it alone on the massive copper-gold mine.
Chileans sue Swedish mining firm for $13.9 million
A group of 707 Chileans is seeking compensation for health problems allegedly caused by Boliden's toxic waste dumped near their homes in the eighties.
Former Rio Tinto CEO Tom Albanese joins rival Vedanta
The news comes only nine months after Albanese was removed as CEO of the second-biggest miner and left the group with a $14billion charge.
Anglo American abandons Alaskan copper project Pebble
Partner in the open-pit gold and copper project, Northern Dynasty Minerals, was quick to clarify it will still go ahead with it.
Japan redoubles efforts to control leaks at Fukushima
The situation at Japan’s Fukushima nuclear plant is far from being “under control,” said a senior official from plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co.
