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Aggreko Launches Technical Training Programme in Ivory Coast

Aggreko, the world leader in the provision of temporary power and temperature control services, has announced the launch of its inaugural ‘Aggreko University’ technical training programme at an event today in Abidjan.

African Press Organization (APO) | June 24, 2013 | 4:07 pm

Without buyers, Rio Tinto holds on to its diamonds

"There's no point in cutting off your nose to spite your face just to achieve an end."

MINING.com Editor | June 24, 2013 | 4:00 pm

Illegal gold mining profits for rebels in Colombia five times larger than cocaine

A kilogram of cocaine can sell for about $2,570 in the Colombian jungle, while a kilogram of gold can fetch 19 times that, say insiders.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2013 | 12:25 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: China’s voracious demand for copper

Demand is expanding more rapidly than the country's economic might.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 24, 2013 | 11:53 am

Congo refutes NGO accusations against Chinese miners

Report singled them out as the main cause of human rights abuses in the country, particularly in Katanga, Congo's copper belt province.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 24, 2013 | 10:15 am

INFOGRAPHIC: The other big bubble

Set to break the $1 trillion mark.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 24, 2013 | 5:02 am

Grasberg mine cleared to reopen by Indonesian government

"Permission has been granted to begin milling and open pit operations but not yet for underground operations."

MINING.com Editor | June 23, 2013 | 10:12 pm

Barrick Gold laying off 55 workers in US

Company's stock is at a 21-year low.

Michael Allan McCrae | June 23, 2013 | 5:35 pm

Japan chasing China with $32 billion African resource push

The island nation will look to secure a steady supply of African natural gas, oil and rare earth metals.

MINING.com Editor | June 23, 2013 | 5:10 pm

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