New Book about Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation in Indiana
As reported on phys.org, the Indiana Geological Survey has published a book about reclamation of coal mines in Indiana. “Effects of abandoned […]
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Australian mining tycoon unveils plans to resurrect the Titanic
Flamboyant Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has plans to construct a near-perfect replica of the ill-fated giant passenger ship.
AngloGold Ashanti faces health-related negligence charges
Thirty-one former South Africa’s AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) miners are taking the company to court, accusing its executives of health-related negligence.
RST Expands into the Papua New Guinea Market
AUSTRALIAN dust management and soil stabilisation company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) are continuing their expansion into the international market, after launching operations for wet soil solutions in Papua New Guinea.
Mariana Resources takes a stake in promising gold project in Peru
Australia-based Mariana Resources (LON:MARL) (TSX:MRY) , an exploration and development company focused in southern Argentina and Chile, announced Thursday it signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") with Canadian junior Condor Resources to explore a gold deposit in northern Peru.
Deep-sea drilling delivering riches, but also increasing challenges-report
While vast oil reserves have been discovered in Brazil, the Gulf of Mexico and West Africa, extreme pressure and hostile conditions are making extraction a daily challenge.
Bullion enthusiasts’ best friend? A 24-karat gold-plated iPhone 5
A bit over a week since Apple launched its latest smart phone version, London jeweller Gold & Co. is hitting the market with a 24-karat gold-plated iPhone 5 that “only” costs $4,380.
Chile’s appeals court to hear injunction request against Barrick’s Pascua Lama
A Chilean appeals court has accepted a request for an injunction against Canada’s Barrick Gold (NYSE, TSX: ABX) and its Pascua Lama project, filed by a group of northern natives in conjunction with the local government’s environmental evaluation committee.
Argyle’s sparkle lights up Rio Tinto’s newest collection of rough diamonds
Miner giant Rio Tinto (LON:RIO) launched Thursday its “Specials” tender, which showcases the finest large rough diamonds from a year’s production from its three operating diamond mines.
