Simandou iron ore mine to have 15m tonne capacity in 2012 – Vale
The Brazilian mining giant said iron ore production from the Zogota mine will have a capacity of 15m tonnes in 2012 before […]
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China seeks to reduce heavy metals pollution
China’s environmental protection agency has vowed to curb heavy metal pollution in a bid to cut widespread industrial contaminants like lead that […]
South Africa to officially launch state mining company
SA President Jacob Zuma and Mines Minister Susan Shabangu are expected to preside over the official launch of the African Exploration Mining […]
Stillwater Mining reports highest earnings in a decade
Stillwater Mining Company today reported 2010 net income of $50.4 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, on revenues of $555.9 million. Contributing to the net income in 2010 were higher PGM prices and a recovery in recycling volumes, along with continued focus on productivity and controlling costs.
Taseko makes new bid for Prosperity
Taseko Mines submitted a new plan for its Prosperity project on Monday, saying it has addressed environmental concerns that saw its last plan rejected by the Canadian federal government.
BHP bets $4.75bn on shale gas
In an effort to beef up its oil and gas business, the miner announced it was buying Chesapeake Energy’s shale gas interests […]
Springsure and Humanis to develop training mine in NSW
PERTH - Recruitment and labour hire specialists Humanis Group will acquire a 49% interest in Springsure Mining, which will build a training mine near Newcastle in New South Wales to provide practical and theoretical training. Humanis said on Tuesday that the agreement would provide the group with a compelling selling proposition to supply mine site trained personnel to the industry.
The training mine would seek to tackle the recent and expected future shortage of skilled labour by means of a practical real-life mining operation, MD George Gelavis said.
The training mine would seek to tackle the recent and expected future shortage of skilled labour by means of a practical real-life mining operation, MD George Gelavis said.
Quebec Cree sign agreement with Goldcorp
The Cree Nation and Goldcorp Inc. have signed a cooperation agreement over the Éléonore gold project in the province of Quebec, Canada. Under the agreement, signed on Monday, Goldcorp recognizes Cree rights in the area surrounding the project, and the Cree support the rights of Goldcorp. to develop the property in traditional Cree territory.
Sirius Minerals planning huge potash mine in Yorkshire, UK
A giant mine on the coast of Yorkshire “will unearth billions” of pounds of potash, according to a report in The Scarborough […]
