Depression, illnesses, exhaustion killing miners in Western Australia
The recent deaths of nine West Australian fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers who took their own lives has put the topic back in the spotlight.
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First Majestic Silver profit up, but below estimates
Output at the company's mines reached a record 3,855,223 silver equiv. oz., up 6% from the previous quarter.
U.S., Canada and Latin America the cheapest regions to mine gold: report
A case in point: AngloGold Ashanti's Americas division produced gold at $765 per ounce, almost $100 an ounce less than its South African operations.
Iron ore price slides after China data shock
Near 2-month low after Chinese lending, output and spending data indicate deepening economic malaise with broadest measure falling to 2009 levels.
Oyu Tolgoi feasibility study won’t have financials or schedule
Talks ahead of September 30 funding deadline continue and feasibility study for $5bn expansion of Mongolia mine almost complete, but huge gaps remain.
Chris Thompson: Gold and silver miners that can make money now
"My view is that it's all about real return."
Is a rout in junior mining equities still coming? Rick Rule
"Speculators need to be cognizant of the fact that 50 or 60 percent of the companies in the junior resource sector are non-viable."
Asset Health: How to potentially save millions in operations costs each year
To compete in today's mining market, organizations must cut costs in while increasing efficiencies in all areas of the business.
Satellite photo shows impact of Mount Polley breach
An estimated 10 million cubic metres of water and 4.5 million cubic metres of fine sand was released.
