World’s biggest copper mine to make inroads underground
The Chuquicamata mine in Chile - the world's largest open cut copper mine, will commence underground operations after nearly a century of open-cut production.
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Iron ore: The rollercoaster ride has only just started
The transformation of the iron ore market over the last few years has been nothing less than stunning. Those with nerves of steel can look forward to even higher highs and lower lows.
Main Focus of the Apprenticeship Conference is the Shortage of Skilled Workers
“The Future Works Here” is the slogan of Alberta’s Apprenticeship Conference which will take place from October 15 to 17 at the […]
Peruvian mining millionaires allegedly trafficking cocaine
U.S. authorities announced yesterday the seizure of more than $31 million supposedly connected to an international money-laundering scheme run by the owners of two gold mines in Peru.
Iron ore pulls back from $120 despite fresh Chinese infrastructure spending
The country's railways ministry is upping its investment for a third time this year – the annual budget for 2012 is now a round $100 billion.
VIDEO: The female mind and the gold standard
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Osisko reaches record Q3 gold production
Canadian gold miner Osisko (TSX:OSK)(EWX.F) achieved record third-quarter gold production at 103,753 oz. from its Malartic mine, in Quebec – a quarter-on-quarter increase of 12.77%.
Pollutants in water near fracking facility in line with EPA findings
New tests of water nearby natural-gas-drilling sites in Pavillion, Wyoming, shows toxins similar to the ones found last year that are linked to hydraulic fracturing —or fracking—, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
South African gold miners reject wage offer
Striking gold miners have rejected the industry's latest wage offer, the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) said on Thursday, confirming mining companies’ fears of labour unrest lasting longer than expected.