Miners avoided Quebec last year, investments plunged 34%
Total investment in the sector tumbled to $3.25 billion from $5.13 billion in 2012.
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New Sandvik rock tools a ‘plus’ for longevity
Sandvik has unveiled its new +Range rock tools, featuring a unique steel alloy designed to extend service life and reduce rod changes while improving safety and slashing stock and handling costs.
China gold demand jumps almost 42%, talks of stockpiling up 100%
The second largest economy is poised to grab the title of world's top gold buyer from India
African, Chilean copper mines growth lift Glencore Xstrata output by 32%
This was the first production report since the Anglo-Swiss firm completed the acquisition of Xstrata last May.
HudBay’s offer for Augusta aims to get a hold of US third largest copper mine
The $540 million hostile bid is open until March 19.
NASA begins accepting applications from privates to mine the Moon
Space Agency in search of potential business partners as US government denies further funding.
Body of missing Harmony Gold miner found
After a seismic event triggered a fall of ground and fire at the Doornkop mine.
AngloGold Ashanti selling its Namibian division for $110 million
The miner is also said to be ready to shut down operations at its Obuasi gold mine, in Ghana, for up to two years.
