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New diamond nanothreads may let scientists build space elevator

Scientists have discovered how to produce ultra-thin diamond nanothreads, a sort of very strongnanotubes, which could prove to be stronger and hardier element currently available.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 24, 2014 | 10:50 am

Atlas Copco releases new side dump bucket for Scooptram loaders

Atlas Copco has introduced a side dump bucket option for the Scooptram line of underground LHD machines.

Atlas Copco | September 23, 2014 | 11:06 pm

Secondary Conveyor Belt Cleaner Designed for Safety and Easy Maintenance

A global leader in bulk material handling technology has announced a secondary conveyor belt cleaner engineered to improve performance and reduce maintenance time, even as average belt speeds and loads continue to increase.

Martin Engineering | September 23, 2014 | 10:59 pm

Sprott Fund Manager Jason Mayer’s guide to resource stock profits

Miners are having a tough time getting funded, and although Canadian oil and gas has performed well over the last few quarters, some companies might be overvalued. No wonder investors are confused.

The Mining Report | September 23, 2014 | 10:18 pm

Iron ore price below $80

Lowest since September 7 2009

Frik Els | September 23, 2014 | 9:19 pm

What’s next for gold?

Mary Anne & Pamela Aden, analysts and editors of The Aden Forecast, believe 2014 will end up being a major bottom year for gold.

MINING.com Editor | September 23, 2014 | 5:55 pm

Gold up on Syria bombing, weaker dollar

Experts don't expect gains to last for long.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 23, 2014 | 5:43 pm

Iron ore eradicates gains to hit lowest level since 2009

Iron ore is the lifeblood of industrial development with China’s ‘build it and they will come’ policy driving prices to a high of over $180 per tonne in 2011. Flash forward and iron ore prices have slumped to break below $80 per tonne, the lowest level in 5-years.

Travis McPherson - CEO.ca | September 23, 2014 | 5:43 pm

Rio Tinto celebrates Chow Tai Fook milestone with diamond masterpiece and new jewellery collection

Diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine in Western Australia will be showcased across China in an unprecedented fashion from next month, headlined by a special white and champagne diamond encrusted tiara.

Rio Tinto | September 23, 2014 | 4:32 pm

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