October 2, 2013

MineARC Systems To Launch New Jo’burg Office On 9 Oct 2013

Aus High Commissioner To Officially Open The Facility, Joined By Ex-Springboks World Cup Winning Captain, John Smit

October 2, 2013

Hochschild Mining becomes sole owner of two Peruvian silver mines

The deal gives Hochschild Mining full control of two precious metals projects in Peru.

October 2, 2013

Russia slashes stake in top diamond miner Alrosa, set it for $1.6-bn float

Alrosa’s shares took off on the news, adding as much as 9% Wednesday, the highest level since December 2011.

October 2, 2013

Newmont eyeing Glencore Xstrata’s mine in Peru

Although not official, CEO Gary Goldberg did say last week he was open to new deals and adding more copper production.

October 2, 2013

Three Germans killed in K+S potash mine blast

"After the explosions, we carry out checks to see how much carbon dioxide is in the mine. This was the actual job of these employees, and they were then surprised…

October 1, 2013

Huge cluster of jellyfish shuts down nuclear reactor in Sweden

Operator said Tuesday it is ready to restart nuclear plant.

October 1, 2013

Swedish funds sell out stakes on Potash Corp., Incitec Pivot over ‘ethical’ concerns

For buying phosphate from sources they qualified as off-limits.

October 1, 2013

Sandvik DE151 compact underground coring drill upgraded

Lower ore grades and smaller discoveries call for equipment to reach deeper and more complicated ore bodies. Sandvik has responded to this need by releasing Sandvik DE151, one of the…

October 1, 2013

New LED Roadway Light from Larson Electronics Outperforms High Pressure Sodium Lamps

Longtime lighting industry leader Larson Electronics has announced the release of an LED roadway lamp designed to provide superior performance and longevity for more cost effective operation.

October 1, 2013

Valmet’s corporate identity reflects its strategy and vision

Valmet, which is demerging from Metso, is assuming a new corporate visual identity. The new visual identity will be fully adopted when the company launches its business operations at the…