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Sandvik Selects Volvo Penta Power-Generation Systems for New Tertiary Crushers

The new-generation UH450E is powered by a Volvo Penta TAD1651GE power-generation engine installed in a soundproof container. The electric power system greatly improves the energy efficiency of the unit.

Volvo Penta of the Americas | April 19, 2013 | 3:58 pm

Swiss to vote on whether their central bank can sell gold reserves

Initiative also seeks to force the bank to keep at least 20% of its assets in the metal.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2013 | 2:51 pm

Anglo logs upbeat results, but Minas Rio, Amplats still a thorn in Cutifani’s side

The miner's first-quarter output was higher across most commodities including copper, iron ore and diamonds.

Cecilia Jamasmie | April 19, 2013 | 2:00 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: The allure of green gemstones

Emeralds helped launch the career of the world's most famous jeweller.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 19, 2013 | 10:31 am

The surprising resiliency of junior miners: Sandstorm Gold

It's amazing how some management teams are able to just shutter the door.

Michael Allan McCrae | April 19, 2013 | 12:25 am

Is Bob Quartermain’s Brucejack the right-sized project for this market?

Upcoming feasibility study and bulk sample test could prove mining legend Bob Quartermain has struck gold again with Pretivm’s Valley of the Kings discovery.

Tommy Humphreys | April 18, 2013 | 10:27 pm