March 15, 2013

GEOVIA releases latest version of the GEMS geology and mine planning software application

New Dynamic Shells module allows geologists to quickly and easily model geologic data for visualisation of grade data.

March 15, 2013

CTM signs exclusive contract with leading FIFO technology provider Bright People Technologies

Under this exclusive agreement, CTM will offer the most well-rounded roster management system available within the resource travel market by partnering their services with the new ‘Enable Deploy’ system of…

March 15, 2013

INFOGRAPHIC: How to become rich by digging gold from landfills

Millions of dollars worth of gold and silver are sitting in landfills hidden in old electronics' components.

March 15, 2013

Hundreds of workers sacked at BHP’s Escondida in Chile

The cause of their dismissal is their involvement in demonstrations for better wages and benefits early this month.

March 15, 2013

German researchers develop mineral as flexible as rubber

Experts believe their invention could be a good replacement for asbestos.

March 15, 2013

Ten banks to back up Rio Tinto’s Oyu Tolgoi: report

The mine is currently operating under a temporary month-to-month budget from Rio's coffers

March 15, 2013

Britain plunges into deep sea mining with American company

New industry could bring in as much as $60 billion for the country.

March 14, 2013

Joy Global Inc. Announces Leadership Succession Plans

Joy Global Inc. (NYSE: JOY) today announced that Michael W. Sutherlin, President and Chief Executive Officer, has set plans to retire at the end of this year.

March 14, 2013

Is the price of gold manipulated Libor-style?

The Commodity Futures Commission is determining whether or not the big banks are manipulating gold prices daily.

March 14, 2013

Hochschild profits, shares hit by low silver price

A production dip also contributed to the profit decline.