March 14, 2013

South Africa mining production up thanks to iron ore, diamonds

The news surprised analysts, who had predicted a decline of 4.2%

March 14, 2013

Maptek sponsors UK students for International Mining Games

This year, the 35th Mining Games are being hosted by the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado from March 13-17. Teams represent universities throughout the United States, Canada, Australia,…

March 14, 2013

Regional mobilization – Against the government’s intention to increase the royalties paid by mining companies

Québec's mining industry, one of the driving forces of our regional economy, is not opposed to the payment of royalties, provided they allow a form of mineral resource development that…

March 14, 2013

Keystone XL pipeline benefits ‘exaggerated’: Obama

He did not discard a decision favouring the pipeline.

March 14, 2013

Anglo’s Kleinkopje coal miners in South Africa back to work, but fear of new strikes persists

Investors alarmed as they witness what seems to be a repeat of protests which shook Africa's biggest economy last year.

March 14, 2013

Christie’s to auction off ‘perfect’ diamond

The symmetrical flawless gem weighs 101.73 carats and is likely to set a new world sales record.

March 13, 2013

Peruvians ask Washington-based human rights commission to halt Newmont’s Conga project

Group claims project continues to advance despite being officially deemed as “suspended.”

March 13, 2013

Schneider Electric Inaugurates the Electrification of the Village of Pitti Gare in Cameroon

The presence of many of Cameroon’s ministers and officials was symbolic, demonstrating the country’s political ambition to develop access to energy.

March 13, 2013

Certified explosion-proof motors for hazardous mining atmospheres

Totally-enclosed explosion-proof motors for underground coal mines

March 13, 2013

Endeavour Silver signs two contracts to sell silver-gold concentrates and facilitate higher production in 2013 from Bolanitos Mine in Mexico

The two contracts are commercially competitive with Endeavour's own costs to process these concentrates into saleable metals.