Environmental assessment begins for Ajax copper-gold mine
The environmental review has begun for the proposed Ajax copper-gold mine 10 km southwest of Kamloops, BC, Canada. The project is being […]
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Hydrometallurgical process is eco-friendly
Eco Refractory Solutions has tested its hydrometallurgical process for refractory gold ores for a second client, Canadian Mining Journal reports. The company […]
Australia coal losses mount
Australia’s devastating floods could remove 5 percent or more of steelmaking coal from world markets, a major bank estimated on Wednesday, as […]
Rio declares force majeure on Boyne aluminium
Premiums for spot primary aluminium in Asia are unlikely to rise after Rio Tinto declared force majeure on shipments from its Boyne […]
Rare earths metals provide Ontario with a rare economic opportunity
The burgeoning global markets and growing high-tech applications for rare earth elements provides Ontario with an opportunity to expand its mining – […]
Chile’s Codelco to invest $16bn 2011-2015
Chile’s state copper giant Codelco will invest over $16-billion between 2011-2015 and expects copper prices to remain strong in the long-term, the […]
Gold possibly in ‘early stages’ of bubble, but prices to continue higher
Mining Weekly reports: The gold price, which set a record above $1 430/oz in December before settling back to the current $1 […]
Gold mine output hit record in 2010, more gains likely this year – GFMS
Mining Weekly reports: Gold supply from mines rose to about 2 652 t in 2010, a “significant” increase of 2,7% year-on-year, and […]
Contract miner Leighton says floods halt activities
Mining Weekly reports: ASX-listed contract miner and construction specialist the Leighton Group on Wednesday reported that a number of its contract mining […]
