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Maptek announces new I-Site modular laser scanner system

Maptek previewed the soon-to-be-released I-Site 8820 long range laser scanner on day 1 of the Australian Institute of Mine Surveyors (AIMS) conference in Sydney, Australia.

Maptek | August 14, 2014 | 3:56 pm

ABB wins new hoist order for LKAB in Kiruna

The new mine hoist together with the modernization of the following seven existing hoists will ensure high and safe production for another 20 years.

ABB | August 14, 2014 | 3:34 pm

Former Chilean president slams Codelco’s governance, calls for greater autonomy

He sees it as a key part of the firm's ambitious investment strategy, which in the next stage will plow $25 billion to overhaul older mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2014 | 2:52 pm

Copper dives to 8-week low

Dismal European economic growth figures and more signs of Chinese slowdown dents price of red metal.

Frik Els | August 14, 2014 | 2:20 pm

Uranium price building on gains

Way to early to for uranium stock investors to rejoice, but after eight straight sessions of gains the market seems to be entering recovery mode.

Frik Els | August 14, 2014 | 12:13 pm

Guinea on national emergency over Ebola, mining operations threatened

Tighter border controls are set to disrupt the flow of essential supplies and even workers trying to get to work at the African country's mining operations, companies say.

Cecilia Jamasmie | August 14, 2014 | 11:00 am