May 6, 2014

Integration is the key to the future of comminution

Comminution '14, which was held in Cape Town in April, ended with an excellent panel discussion on the future of comminution, admirably chaired by MEI consultant Dr. Aubrey Mainza, of…

May 6, 2014

Canadian mining equities improve in Q1, but companies remain cautious

The majors continue to focus on rigorous cost control measures and disciplined M&A activities and juniors still seek the right opportunities.

May 6, 2014

Make way for more driverless trucks: BHP

The autonomous trucks cut costs by reducing the need to house, feed and employ four drivers.

May 6, 2014

Lucara increases credit facility to $50 million

Lucara has discovered rare diamonds in the past, including a 9.46-carat blue diamond that fetched $4.5 million in 2012.

May 6, 2014

Funding still an issue for miners, especially juniors: report

While the mining industry seems to be on its way up, cash-strapped juniors continue to struggle.

May 6, 2014

Size matters myth disproved by latest flashlight release

NIGHTSTICK®, a leading innovator in professional lighting solutions, proves a flashlight doesn’t have to be large and heavy to deliver superior results.

May 6, 2014

South African communication agency wins two international awards

Jincom Publishing, a Stellenbosch based communication agency, recently won two international Gold Quill awards for excellence in business communication. Jincom specialises in developing communication solutions aimed at low literacy multi-lingual…

May 6, 2014

Anglo Asian scores three-year copper sales deal

The Gedabek mine expects to exceed its target to produce 595 tonnes of copper for 2014.

May 6, 2014

Mongolia wants to regain investors confidence by returning mining licenses

Foreign direct investment in the central Asian country dropped 50% last year.

May 6, 2014

South American, African mines lift Glencore Xstrata copper output

Copper has gained an increasingly important role in Glencore Xstrata's portfolio since last year’s mega merger.