Mining Technology to Help Treat Cancer Patients?
Nugget.ca reports that the National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada is funding a study on the application of WipWare’s photoanalysis […]
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Trolex Appoints New Polish Distributor
Trolex, leaders in gas detection and environmental monitoring systems, has chosen Elektrometal SA to become its distribution partner in Poland.
Still bearish on iron ore? You may have missed October’s 14% jump in new Chinese steel orders
The latest indication of a rebound for the world's second largest economy as infrastructure spending picks up.
Canada’s oil sands threatened by spiralling costs – report
A private government memorandum obtained by Canada’s CBC shows that Alberta’s oil sands, one of the country’s key economy engines, could soon get stalled due to mounting developing costs and labour shortages.
Gold price crashes through $1,700 after US jobs report
Good news is bad news for gold as losses over the past month top $100 an ounce.
Colombia to punish illegal mining
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos presented Friday a package of measures, including a proposed bill before congress, aimed to making illegal mining a crime punished by the country’s Penal Code.
Inmet Mining’s profit jumps 19%, beats expectations
Canada's Inmet Mining Corp (TSX:IMN) posted a 19% rise in third-quarter profit, as copper production and prices improved.
Why are Petaquilla Minerals and Inmet Mining fighting in Panama?
Canadian miners Petaquilla Minerals Ltd. (TSX:PTQ) and Inmet Mining Corp. (TSX:IMN) have been on the news in recent weeks as the companies locked horns over land rights near the Cobre Panama copper project, run by Inmet’s subsidiary Minera Panama.
Xstrata fires 400 South African miners
Global diversified miner Xstrata Plc. (LON:XTA) confirmed Friday it has dismissed 400 of its workers who have been on an illegal strike at its South African mines.
