Europe closes in on conflict minerals
An annual list that reveals the names of mineral smelters that do not use raw materials linked with criminal gangs is at the heart of Europe’s push to clean up the world’s mining industry.
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Dassault Systèmes Releases GEOVIA Whittle 4.6 with 64 Bit Processing and New Block Model Import Wizard
Dassault Systèmes announced the release of the latest version of GEOVIA Whittle™, the world’s most trusted strategic mine planning software. Whittle 4.6 helps users to add more economic value to projects, and saves time by streamlining mining processes.
Kal Tire Mining Tire Group Exhibits at AIMEX 2015
Global leader in mining tyre service and supply showcases custom solutions to Australia’s mining industry
ABB drive systems boost production at Canada’s Red Chris gold and copper mine
Copper concentrate throughput at Imperial Metal’s greenfield project exceeds projections after installation of ABB’s reliable low-speed dual pinion ring-geared mill drive solution
ExxonMobil releases five-point plan for best practice grease selection
Helpful hints have the potential to increase machine uptime and reduce operating costs
Investment in Canada’s oil sands to fall more than 30% this year
Meanwhile, the country’s overall oil production is expected to reach 5.3 million barrels a day by 2030, which is 1.1 million barrels per day lower than last year's expectations.
Uranium got you down? Better days are ahead: Cantor Fitzgerald Canada’s Rob Chang
Chang foresees volatility as the 2020 uranium deficit draws closer and demand for the limited stockpile drives the price up.
Gemfields shines on rare rubies find
The stock closed 4.17% higher in London Tuesday after the miner revealed the discovery of two rare matching rubies from its Montepuez mine in Mozambique.
South32 mulls writing down stake in South African manganese venture
It may reduce the value of its 60% stake in the Samancor Manganese joint venture, as it keeps furnaces shut due to low prices for the commodity.