BHP’s Jansen potash project takes another step forward
Australian uber-miner BHP Billiton is moving ahead with its Jansen potash project.
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Patriot moving forward with plan to open new coal mines
Mining Weekly reports that U.S. miner Patriot Coal will open a number of new mines in the next two years as it […]
Massive uranium supply/demand gap developing
Speakers at a London conference point to a massive supply gap developing for uranium, with mine output unable to keep up with […]
S.Africa: govt will ensure enough coal for Eskom, but coal still not domestic priority
State-owned power utility Eskom urges regulation of coal exports to ensure domestic power suppliies, but government backs off declaring coal a strategic […]
Looking at Vale’s USD 5bn dividend for 2011
The mining majors are pumping cash, but huge capital expenditures increasingly compete with investor demand for bigger dividends, and stock buybacks.
Gold juniors, analysts agree – it’s time for Colombia to glitter
After years of political and social unheaval, Colombia is being seen once again as a mecca for junior miners looking for elephants […]
Production up and costs down at New Gold
New Gold was up 2.20 percent on the TSE on Wednesday morning after announcing record production and lower cash costs. The mid-sized […]
TECHNICAL PAPER: A shaking idea for oil sands fine tailings management
This article focuses on oil sands fine tailings management prior to being discharged to a final tailings dam so as to suggest a more sustainable solution.
Can four-year degrees coincide with budget cuts?
While budget-cutting and expanding degree programs seem to be at odds, Eastern Arizona College President Mark Bryce believes both can be accomplished […]
