May 28, 2014

MICROMINE Appoints Wally Borovac as Managing Director

MICROMINE, the Leading provider of software solutions and services to the international exploration and mining sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Wally Borovac as MICROMINE Managing Director…

May 28, 2014

Australia not adventurous enough in commitment to ‘essential hunting ground’ of Latin America

The region produces 45% of the world’s copper, 50% of its silver, 26% of its molybdenum, and equally high percentages of zinc, gold and iron ore.

May 28, 2014

Free coupling guide for mining engineers

Renold Hi-Tec Couplings of Halifax, UK, has published a free PDF guide on the use of rubber-in-compression couplings on a wide range of mining and quarrying applications. The guide is…

May 28, 2014

RST avenges dust with new micro polymer range for hard rock, underground and open-cut coal mining operations

AUSTRALIAN dust suppression and soil stabilisation company Reynolds Soil Technologies (RST) is continuing to revolutionise its well-established leading-edge solutions, following the launch of its latest dust suppression product range for…

May 28, 2014

Barrick putting Pascua Lama back on track

World's top gold miner reaches an initial agreement with Chile’s Diaguita community, the indigenous group that first blocked the $8.5 billion project.

May 28, 2014

Mining investment in Australia falls again as boom fades

Spending committed by mining and energy companies to start or expand projects fell 14.6% to US$212bn at the end of April from $248bn a year earlier. That is a $36…

May 27, 2014

Weak gold price brings carnage to mining stocks

Billions wiped off gold miners' market value Tuesday.

May 27, 2014

Cloud Peak Energy Selects Guardvant OpGuard System

Cloud Peak Energy seeks to improve safety and reduce costs using Guardvant OpGuard System

May 27, 2014

China’s oil giant at center of corruption probe

Grins were on the faces of China National Petroleum executives this week as they celebrated a blockbuster 30-year deal for Russian gas. For some, however, those grins could soon turn…

May 27, 2014

Copper near 12-week high on hopes of Chinese stimulus

Prices are up nearly 5% so far this month, heading for a second straight monthly gain.