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Indian state of Goa forced to halt all mines

India’s Supreme Court order the state of Goa to halted all mining activities in Goa, including transportation of already mined manganese and iron ore, and sought responses of the union and state governments on an environmental group's petition.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2012 | 4:19 pm

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Spectral Evolution | October 5, 2012 | 4:06 pm

Elevated Automation Experience and Advanced Technologies highlight Sandvik Mining’s new capabilities

Sandvik Mining introduces the new Sandvik AutoMine® product family

Sandvik | October 5, 2012 | 3:58 pm

Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers

Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 workers taking part in a three-week illegal strike after following through on tough talk over wildcat stoppages in South African mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2012 | 3:00 pm

China and Chile join forces during Asia Copper Week

The world’s most important copper companies will gather next month in Shanghai in an event organized by the Chinese’s city Futures Exchange (SHFE) and Chile’s Centre or Copper and Mining Studies (Cesco).

MINING.COM Staff Writer | October 5, 2012 | 2:51 pm

Vale freezes operations at two plants due to falling steel demand

Brazil’s mining giant Vale (NYSE: VALE) will temporarily halt operations at its São Luís and Tubarão I and II pellet plants starting October 8 and November 13 respectively.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2012 | 1:50 pm

Gold mining to drive Burkina Faso’s growth but companies at risk

The West African nation of Burkina Faso is forecasting its gold industry will boost growth next year, but the latest report from UK-based think-tank Exclusive Analysis, warns of increasing risks of kidnap and collateral harm by Islamist groups spreading from northern Mali.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 5, 2012 | 12:58 pm

IBM expands into resource sector as miners strive to tamp rising costs

IBM is ramping up its provision of services and equipment to the Australian resources sector as rising costs compel miners to seek to cheaper and more efficient operating methods.

Marc Howe | October 5, 2012 | 3:11 am