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MICROMINE wins Top Engineering Award for third consecutive year

Leading provider of intuitive software solutions to the mining and exploration industry, MICROMINE, has been honored for a third consecutive year at one of Brazil’s most prestigious industry events, the Top Engineering Awards.

MICROMINE | October 2, 2013 | 3:32 pm

MineARC Systems To Launch New Jo’burg Office On 9 Oct 2013

Aus High Commissioner To Officially Open The Facility, Joined By Ex-Springboks World Cup Winning Captain, John Smit

MineARC Systems | October 2, 2013 | 3:26 pm

Hochschild Mining becomes sole owner of two Peruvian silver mines

The deal gives Hochschild Mining full control of two precious metals projects in Peru.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2013 | 2:33 pm

Russia slashes stake in top diamond miner Alrosa, set it for $1.6-bn float

Alrosa’s shares took off on the news, adding as much as 9% Wednesday, the highest level since December 2011.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2013 | 1:37 pm

Newmont eyeing Glencore Xstrata’s mine in Peru

Although not official, CEO Gary Goldberg did say last week he was open to new deals and adding more copper production.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 2, 2013 | 11:17 am

Three Germans killed in K+S potash mine blast

"After the explosions, we carry out checks to see how much carbon dioxide is in the mine. This was the actual job of these employees, and they were then surprised by the occurrence of CO2 on the site."

MINING.com Editor | October 2, 2013 | 5:11 am