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Maptek I-Site laser imaging technology receives international quality accreditation

Global mining hardware and software developer Maptek has announced that its Laser Imaging Solutions division has gained accreditation to the international quality standard ISO 9001.

Maptek | June 18, 2013 | 3:41 pm

Buyer of world record $11 million, 75-carat diamond finally revealed

Tiffany Chen, co chairman of China Star Entertainment Limited, named the gem "The China Star Diamond."

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 3:14 pm

Rio Tinto very close to selling Iron Ore of Canada: report

China Minmetals Corp confirmed Tuesday it is considering a bid.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 1:34 pm

Getting to know graphite: an interview with Vancouver-based Valterra Resource Corp

"200 times stronger than steel, more conductive than copper."

MINING.com Editor | June 18, 2013 | 12:03 pm

Fresh protests threaten Newmont Conga mine in Peru

The new round of demonstrations come after a top official for the Conga project, CEO Roque Benavides of Buenaventura, said water from one of the main water sources for locals, would be transferred to a reservoir later this year.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 18, 2013 | 11:12 am