Russia to build $3bn nickel smelter in Indonesia
Indonesia’s chief economic minister said a group of Russian investors plan to invest $3bn in a nickel smelter on Halmahera island with […]
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Western Coal sees ‘improvement’ on Canada rail, port congestion
Vancouver-based Western Coal, which has agreed to a C$3,3-billion takeover by rival Walter Energy, is seeing improvements in the logistics systems it […]
Iron-ore junior Alderon sees interest in Canadian project
Mining Weekly reports that iron-ore junior Alderon Resources, which has a project on the Labrador-Quebec border, has already been seeing interest from […]
Israel Chemicals to supply 500,000 tons of potash to China
ICL says a new potash contract further strengthens the Israeli company’s presence in the growing Chinese market.
Cameco forecasts lower 2011 uranium production
Cameco CEO Jerry Grandey said the company “had an excellent year in 2010” as the company achieved the best safety record in […]
DOLE’s safety and health training covers ‘7 industry big winners’
Philippines: The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), through its Occupational Safety and health Center (OSHC), yesterday announced a year-round schedule of […]
Alberta Heavy Equipment College to Deliver Train-The-Trainer Instructor Certification for Yukon Mine Training Association
Yukon Mine Training Association (YMTA) launches a second year of training partnership with their delivery agent, Northern Safety Network Yukon training heavy […]
Connors Drilling, Sanderson Drilling acquire surface diamond division of Swick’s Mining Services
Colorado-based Connors Drilling and sister company, Sanderson Drilling of Western Australia have purchased the assets of the Surface Diamond Division of Swick Mining Services (ASX: SWK) of Australia.
Gold retreats on Egyptian developments
Gold prices eased on Friday to below $1,360 an ounce, after Egypt’s vice president announced that President Hosni Mubarak is to step […]
