Voith Turbo announces new director of mining and metals
Voith Turbo recently announced it has named Roland Hoet as director of Mining and Metals, a group within Voith Turbo’s Industry division.
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Contractors protest at BHP Billiton’s Escondida in Chile
Contract workers blocked some roads to Chile's Escondida copper mine, the world's largest, on Thursday in a bonus dispute, although production operations weren't halted
Indonesia jumps on the mining exports tax wagon
Indonesia has decided to have its mining cake and eat it too, as the country, one of the world’s largest exporters of copper and coal, will start imposing a 20% tax on mining exports beginning next week.
BioteQ commences 2012 operating season at Minto
BioteQ Environmental Technologies, Inc. (TSX : BQE), company that specializes in the treatment of industrial wastewater, has commenced the 2012 operating season at the Minto Mine site in the Yukon Territories, Canada.
Randgold profit doubles despite Mali turmoil
Gold producer Randgold Resources (LON:RRS, NASDAQ:GOLD) posted today strong results for its first quarter output and profits despite the political turmoil in Mali, from where it extract two-thirds of its gold output.
How quickly can a mining magnate make your salary?
An Australian site has developed an online wealth calculator that allows you to see how a mining magnate can make the equivalent to your annual salary in a matter of minutes.
Platinum to rack up eighth year of surplus
Meanwhile, palladium remained in a gross deficit last year, with this being likely to increase in 2012.
First Nickel nearly doubles production in Q1
Toronto-based First Nickel (TSX:FNI) had a good quarter, raising its production at the Lockerby mine 87% from Q4 2011.
Brazil mining investment to top $75 billion by 2016
Brazilian investment in mining is about to shatter a five-year record.
