Soros signals Argentina’s shale is biggest place to be
George Soros has doubled his stake in YPF SA, the state-owned oil company in Argentina, which sits atop some of the world’s largest shale oil and gas resources.
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Raj Ray: miners’ cost cutting set to deliver in late 2014
When gold prices plunged in late 2013, gold producers took notice and developed mine plans that offered greater flexibility in troubled times. But even the best plans take time.
Glencore’s Dominican mine saved by the President
President Danilo Medina vetoed bill creating a National Park, which would have blocked the expansion of Glencore's Falcondo mine.
Australia kills unpopular mining tax
The decision is considered a key political victory for Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
Sandvik Materials Technology divests its distribution business in Australia and New Zealand
The divested operations include leading processors and distributors of stainless steel products and other corrosion and wear-resistant products in Australia and New Zealand.
Sepro releases lower strike point (LSP) insert to further extend Falcon bowl wear resistance
Sepro Mineral Systems Corp is pleased to offer an enhancement in design for the Semi-Batch 5200B Falcon Concentrator rotor bowl lining. The Lower Strike Point (LSP) Insert has demonstrated significantly improved wear resistance during equipment operation.
MINING.com staffer a Jack Webster Award finalist
MINING.com’s coverage of Pascua Lama was recognized by the Jack Webster Foundation today and selected as a finalist in the category Excellence […]
New Health and Safety Regulations for the Mining Industry
Mining & Quarry Industry Guide to Safety 2014/15 – Released
Anglo American to pay $4.5m for environmental breaches in Chile
Authorities say the firm violated 16 environmental rules at El Soldado copper mine, located about 130 km northwest of capital Santiago.
