Copper is having a terrible 48 hours
Due to its widespread use in construction, communication and transport copper is a bellwether for the global metals industry. The red metal […]
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Zimbabwe mining revenues up 10% to $458 million
Zimbabwe's mine output increased in the first quarter, leading to surging revenues for government coffers, NewsDay is reporting.
Mark Fielder promoted to operations vice president FLSmidth’s Non-Ferrous Division
Mark Fielder has been promoted to operations vice president of FLSmidth’s recently formed Non-Ferrous Division. The division pro- vides advanced minerals processing technologies, systems and solutions to the global mining industry.
Voith Turbo announces new director of mining and metals
Voith Turbo recently announced it has named Roland Hoet as director of Mining and Metals, a group within Voith Turbo’s Industry division.
Contractors protest at BHP Billiton’s Escondida in Chile
Contract workers blocked some roads to Chile's Escondida copper mine, the world's largest, on Thursday in a bonus dispute, although production operations weren't halted
Indonesia jumps on the mining exports tax wagon
Indonesia has decided to have its mining cake and eat it too, as the country, one of the world’s largest exporters of copper and coal, will start imposing a 20% tax on mining exports beginning next week.
BioteQ commences 2012 operating season at Minto
BioteQ Environmental Technologies, Inc. (TSX : BQE), company that specializes in the treatment of industrial wastewater, has commenced the 2012 operating season at the Minto Mine site in the Yukon Territories, Canada.
Randgold profit doubles despite Mali turmoil
Gold producer Randgold Resources (LON:RRS, NASDAQ:GOLD) posted today strong results for its first quarter output and profits despite the political turmoil in Mali, from where it extract two-thirds of its gold output.
How quickly can a mining magnate make your salary?
An Australian site has developed an online wealth calculator that allows you to see how a mining magnate can make the equivalent to your annual salary in a matter of minutes.
