Glencore-Xstrata post poor key metals output
The miners joint production numbers released by Glencore revealed a decline in output across key metals such as coal and copper.
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Ritchie Bros. prepares for ‘The Big One’ in Orlando, FL
Ritchie Bros. six-day unreserved public auction with more than 9,200 heavy equipment items and trucks currently featured -and more being added daily- is set to take place in Orlando, FL between February 18 - 23, 2013
Datasat Communications introduces TETRA network services for the mining industry
The development of digital PMR means that mine companies can enhance their mission critical voice services and deploy fail safe data services in areas such as health and safety, asset management and operational effectiveness.
Men found dead in Mexico river said to be Southridge Minerals main executives
The bodies, corresponding to two men in their late 30’s, were found by farmers who also recovered documents with the names of Michel Davies and Derald Johnston, which are the names of the firm's CEO and CFO.
Russia’s Alrosa unearths $1 million diamond
The octahedron-shaped diamond is transparent with a yellow tinge.
Gold price touches 6-month low as currency war talk heats up
G20 will tackle deliberate currency devaluing by industrialized nations tarnishing gold's allure.
B2Gold hit by protests, blockade in Nicaragua
Police fired teargas and rubber bullets to disperse hundreds of artisanal miners protesting B2Gold's expansion plans.
Sudan and Saudi Arabia go ahead with deep-sea mining plans
The joint effort, unveiled in November, restores a mutual agreement signed in 1974, which gives the nations shared rights to exploit the Red Sea’s $8 billion worth of minerals.
Silver to outperform gold ‘by far’— Sprott
He sees silver prices climbing to $100 and $200 this year.