August 16, 2013

South African union heats up rivalry via Twitter

NUM boycotts Marikana commemoration.

August 16, 2013

BHP Billiton faces US corruption probe

Related mainly to its sponsorship of the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

August 16, 2013

Metso’s Fully Automated Mobile Crushing Plant Helps Educate a New Generation of Mining Talents

The Taivalkoski unit of Oulu Vocational College has established a new training program in mining and quarrying to serve the industry's growing need for skilled workforce.

August 16, 2013

Forget graphene and diamonds: scientists find new supermaterial

Carbyne is also around twice as stiff as the stiffest known materials.

August 16, 2013

Anglo American kicks off expansion of coal mine in Canada

Project will extend Trend coal mine's life by 16 years.

August 16, 2013

Top 10 gold experts on Twitter

Gold was on fire today, Thursday, August 15th.

August 16, 2013

SLIDESHOW: The gold price – A turbulent history

A brief history of the gold price since the 1970s.

August 15, 2013

Despite Thursday gains, governments and unions pushing mining sector to ‘breaking point’

"The industry can either start collaborating and forming partnerships or we can continue fighting each other for a higher share of a diminishing pie.”

August 15, 2013

Gold not dead yet: Hits seven-week high, Bernanke said nothing

Silver also gained 5%.

August 15, 2013

Invitation to the Extraordinary General Meeting of Metso Corporation

Metso Corporation's stock exchange release on August 15, 2013 at 12:00 noon local time