March 13, 2014

Global undiscovered copper resources estimated at 3.5 billion metric tons

The first-ever, geologically-based global assessment of undiscovered copper resources estimates that 3.5 billion metric tons of copper may exist worldwide.

March 13, 2014

The state of global rough diamond supply 2014

50 mines are estimated to account for 90% of global rough diamond supply in 2014.

March 12, 2014

Bitcoin not ‘likely’ to work as a currency – Goldman Sachs report

But could change payments technology.

March 12, 2014

German potash producer K+S cuts dividend by 82%

Result of a bad year for potash prices and need to finance Legacy mine in Canada.

March 12, 2014

Brokk Featured Its Largest, Most Powerful Demolition Robot At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2014: The Brokk 800S

The Brokk 800S is built for the most extreme tunneling, mining and construction work, and the Brokk 800P is for hot ladle, converter cleaning or whole refractory renovations in metal…

March 12, 2014

IROCK Introduces TC-20 Track Impact Crusher At CONEXPO-CON/AGG

The new TC-20 Track Impact Crusher from IROCK Crushers combines a larger feeder, a high-performance four-bar impactor and heavy-duty components for exceptional efficiency, reliability and precision.

March 12, 2014

Rough diamond shows there is water hidden deep in the Earth

University of Alberta scientists have found the first direct evidence of vast amounts of water trapped deep inside the Earth.

March 12, 2014

Gold near six-month high

Developments in China and Ukraine are likely the driving forces.

March 12, 2014

South Africa approves law that gives state a 20% of oil, mining firms

The new law also lets the state to acquire an unspecified additional share at an “agreed price,” among other debated changes.

March 12, 2014

Pantera wins prestigious product design award

Pantera DI6400, the new down-the-hole (DTH) percussive drill platform from Sandvik Mining, won over a 40-member expert jury to earn top honors in the 2014 Red Dot Award product design…