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Atlas Copco exhibited new Tier 4 Final XAS 185 portable compressor at The Rental Show

The new Atlas Copco XAS 185 portable compressor gives contractors a reliable source of compressed air for a variety of jobs, including operating pneumatic tools and sandblasting.

Atlas Copco | March 23, 2015 | 4:41 pm

Chile’s court says Barrick’s Pascua-Lama has not damaged glaciers

The country's Environmental Court handed Monday a major victory to Barrick’s besieged Pascua-Lama gold, copper and silver project, straddling the border with Argentina.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2015 | 11:00 am

Gold climbs on weaker dollar, rate outlook

Gold prices were up for the fourth straight session on Monday, hitting a fresh two-week high.

MINING.com Editor | March 23, 2015 | 10:37 am

Scientists claim gold in human excrement is worth millions

They have given the expression "where there's muck there's brass" a whole new meaning.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2015 | 10:03 am

Zijin Mining buys 10% of Canada’s Ivanhoe Mines

Zijn's main interest in Ivanhoe seems to be the Kamoa copper project.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2015 | 8:47 am

Shaft mounted gearbox range is available off the shelf from UK manufacturer

Renold Gears' standard range of SMX heavy-duty, shaft mounted gearboxes is now available off the shelf for immediate delivery as part of the company's Rapid Response gearbox delivery service.

Renold Gears | March 23, 2015 | 8:36 am

Cliffs sells Ontario’s Ring of Fire claims to Noront for $20 million

The U.S. miner said the sale is part of a strategy to divest non-core assets and focus on supplying iron ore pellets to the North American steel industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2015 | 6:03 am

South Africa woes cast doubt on BHP spin-off success

There are a number of challenges South32 is likely to face, including potential Black Economic Empowerment ownership concessions and power price hikes.

Cecilia Jamasmie | March 23, 2015 | 4:10 am