Gold production in Africa up almost 10% in 2011
But South Africa's output continues to fall says the Economics Group’s.
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Australian H1 gold output contracts as Chinese production races ahead
Australian 2012 first half gold output has fallen 5% year on year while Chinese production gained 7%
Citi analyst sees gold hitting $2500, silver reaching record heights
Leading Citi analyst Tom Fitzpatrick expects gold to hit $2,500 in Q1 2013 while silver reaches record heights.
Brazil’s Vale to make billions off copper-devouring microbes
Vale has teamed up with the University of São Paulo to identify bacteria and fungi capable of eating copper in a move which could generate an additional $1.4 billion in gross revenue for the Brazilian mining giant.
How long before the Earth’s bounty runs out – a future history
Scientific American provides a detailed, hypothetical response to the question which has no doubt crossed the mind of anyone involved with the mining sector - how long before the Earth's bounty of resources runs out?
TV Series about Careers in the Mining Industry in British Columbia
As announced on marketwire.com, a TV mini-series about jobs in British Columbia’s mining industry will air on September 8th across BC. Each […]
New desalination process uses 50% less energy
Siemens announced "ground-breaking technology" that can desalinate water using 50% less energy compared to the next best available process.
South Africa’s mining troubles get anime treatment
Taiwanese news animators, Next Media Animation, produced a video showing the unfolding platinum troubles in South Africa.
Colombian guerrilla attacks BHP coal mine
An alleged unit from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, blew up Tuesday heavy equipment at the Colombian coal mine Cerrejon, in the northern province of La Guajira, part owned by BHP Billiton.
