Two miners killed in Harmony Gold explosion
South African miner Harmony Gold has suspended all drilling and blasting activities at its Joel mine, following a fatal underground explosion on Wednesday afternoon.
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Australia and Chile sign mining deal
Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Chile's Ministry of Mining have signed an agreement to improve education, safety, and research and development in the global mining industry.
MINExpo International 2012 in Las Vegas – Educational Sessions
The largest mining trade show in the world, which only takes place every four years, is coming up. From 24-26 September, the […]
Labour unrest taking over South African mines; resources minister hammers companies
Hundreds of striking miners forced Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest producer, to halt operations at its four mines on Wednesday, as labour unrest spread in South Africa's biggest industry.
Bonanza discoveries that will drive gold stocks: Eric Coffin
Coffin explains away the bear
Indian state of Goa shuts down iron mines
The 93 mines in India's richest state of Goa, 90 of which are iron ore producers, have been force to halt operations after a government-backed inquiry said they were illegal and didn’t have the basic environmental permits to operate.
Ethics watchdog hounds Canada’s chief of staff
Canadian Barrick Gold continues to be at the centre of a local political controversy as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, Nigel Wright, is now the subject of a formal conflict of interest probe.
FUN BREAK: See the weather forecast on your morning toast
If you are one of those people so worried about coal and iron ore prices hitting historical lows and other issues affecting the mining industry that you forget to check the weather forecast (and usually arrive to work absolutely drenched), then keep reading.
AngloGold Ashanti sees Colombia as the hottest new bullion district
AngloGold Ashanti’s CEO, Mark Cutifani, said gold projects in Colombia are one of the company’s key current priorities and that it has used its first-mover advantage in the country to build a strong position in what he called “the world’s most prospective new gold district.”
