Zambia launches major overhaul of mining tax, increases royalties
Underground mining royalties will go up from 6% to 8%; underground taxes now 20%.
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Commissioning of Grib complex marks successful implementation of modular plant design
The commissioning of the mining and concentration complex at Russia’s Vladimir Grib field, for which Tenova Bateman CIS supplied the process solutions and equipment for the treatment plant, marks the successful delivery of the project from concept to production.
Valemax finally allowed at Chinese port
The mega-ship Shandong Da Ren docked at Dongjiakou port in Qingdao, eastern China, on Oct. 2.
Former Xstrata boss tried buying BHP’s coal division: report
It is unclear whether Mick Davis bid for all the assets that BHP ended up including in the new to-be listed firm.
Metso’s new Nordberg C130 jaw crusher offers a 20% increase in cavity volume
Nordberg C130 can process more rock in the crushing process, thanks to the larger cavity volume delivering higher production in high-capacity primary crushing in demanding quarrying and mining applications.
Glencore considered Australia listing: report
The commodities trader and miner explored a stock-exchange listing Down Under.
LNG industry in B.C. no slam-dunk
A new industry association representing oil and gas producers trying to develop a liquefied natural gas industry in British Columbia made its debut today with a warning: it’s no slam-dunk that LNG plants will be built in B.C.
Centamin shares jump on Sukari gold mine results
The firm mined 93,624 ounces of the yellow metal in the three months to end September and it also maintained its full-year production forecast of 420,000 ounces of gold.
Atlas Copco launches Tier 4 Final QAS 25 generator
Atlas Copco Portable Energy announced the release of its new QAS 25 generator, which is equipped with an Isuzu 4LE engine and a Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC) to achieve Tier 4 Final emission levels.
