June 3, 2013

Glencore Xstrata fires 1,000 workers at South African chrome mines

For staging an illegal strike that started last week.

June 3, 2013

Snakes hunter finds enigmatic gold, diamond, sapphire pendant

Found near the crash sites of two airplanes.

June 3, 2013

Indonesia tells Freeport to halt copper-gold mine for 3 months

The world's No. 2 copper mine has been practically halted from May 14 at estimated cost of about $15 million a day in lost production.

June 3, 2013

Glencore Xstrata and Indian firms eye Rio’s $10bn assets for sale

Sale is part of CEO Sam Walsh’s plans to reduce operating costs by $5 billion over the next two years.

June 3, 2013

Miners strike at Lonmin mine in South Africa after worker shot dead

Today's death sparked fears of a repeat of last year’s violent unrest that left dozens of deaths and effectively shut down the country's platinum belt.

June 2, 2013

Glencore Xstrata and Blackstone eye Rio Tinto’s stake in Iron Ore Company of Canada

Rio trying to sell its 59% stake.

June 1, 2013

Centerra Gold says Kumtor returning to normal

Vice president Rodney Stuparyk said the road to the mine has been reopened and power – cut by protesters earlier in the week – has been restored.

May 31, 2013

Metso’s Board approves a demerger plan to divide Metso into two companies

The Board has completed a strategy study, resulting in the signing of a demerger plan

May 31, 2013

Trolex Develops Refuge Chamber Monitoring Systems

Refuge chamber monitoring allows miners sheltering within to check conditions both inside and outside the chamber while awaiting rescue, and thus knowing whether it is safer to stay put or…

May 31, 2013

Water Solutions for Mining Seminar in Denver, CO – Last few days to register for this free seminar.

Attend this technical seminar, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm June 5th, to increase your knowledge of water treatment solutions that are available to meet your regulatory and environmental requirements.