Education and Testing Program to Eliminate Drug Use in the Workforce
As reported in the Central Queensland News, the mining industry has a need for programs to eliminate drug consumption on mine sites […]
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Mozambique ports struggling to handle load
A lack of cranes, tractors, tugs and other port equipment is affecting the productivity and efficiency of the ports of Beira and Nacala in Mozambique, which can handle only 35% of their export loads.
Anti-Newmont protests in Peru force government to declare a state of emergency
At least three people were killed and 20 injured in northern Peru yesterday after a clash between police and protesters opposed to the $5 billion Conga gold mine planned by Newmont Mining in the northern region of Cajamarca.
Not enough women in mining: report
In a report published this week, the Government of New South Wales concluded that women are underrepresented in the high paying industries of mining and construction and increasing their involvement is still a big challenge.
Glaciers stop progress of Barrick Gold’s mining plans in Argentina
The world's largest gold company, Barrick Gold, suffered a major setback Tuesday as the Argentine National Supreme Court reversed preliminary injunctions on glacier protection law, now back in full force for all mining companies.
Barrick Gold suffers legal reversal in Argentina
The Canadian Press is reporting that Barrick Gold (NYSE:ABX) was handed a setback by Argentina's supreme court, which brought back some glacier protection laws that the mining giant had until now sidestepped.
Coeur d’Alene withdraws $350 million note offering due to weak markets
Coeur d'Alene Mines (NYSE:CDE) says that the captial markets have deteriorated, and the silver miner won't be proceeding with its previously announced debt offering.
Gold is unleashed and it’s heading to $3,500: Jim Sinclair
Jim Sinclair, the man who called for $1,650 gold in 2001, writes that the recent events in England was the last chain holding back gold, and now bullion is heading higher, way higher.
Gold boosted by global stimulus talk and Iranian sabre-rattling
Gold for August delivery settled up $24.10, or 1.5%, at $1,621.80 an ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange on Tuesday, before turning slightly lower in after hours dealings.
