February 12, 2013

Ritchie Bros. prepares for ‘The Big One’ in Orlando, FL

Ritchie Bros. six-day unreserved public auction with more than 9,200 heavy equipment items and trucks currently featured -and more being added daily- is set to take place in Orlando, FL…

February 12, 2013

Datasat Communications introduces TETRA network services for the mining industry

The development of digital PMR means that mine companies can enhance their mission critical voice services and deploy fail safe data services in areas such as health and safety, asset…

February 12, 2013

Men found dead in Mexico river said to be Southridge Minerals main executives

The bodies, corresponding to two men in their late 30’s, were found by farmers who also recovered documents with the names of Michel Davies and Derald Johnston, which are the…

February 12, 2013

Russia’s Alrosa unearths $1 million diamond

The octahedron-shaped diamond is transparent with a yellow tinge.

February 11, 2013

Sudan and Saudi Arabia go ahead with deep-sea mining plans

The joint effort, unveiled in November, restores a mutual agreement signed in 1974, which gives the nations shared rights to exploit the Red Sea’s $8 billion worth of minerals.

February 11, 2013

Silver to outperform gold ‘by far’— Sprott

He sees silver prices climbing to $100 and $200 this year.

February 11, 2013

Russia is now the world’s main gold buyer

The amount of gold acquired almost triples the weight of the Statue of Liberty.

February 11, 2013

Quest provides update on Strange Lake B-Zone rare earth element project in Canada

Significant development work completed at Quest Rare Minerals's project between Québec and Labrador.

February 11, 2013

De Beers diamond mine in Canada hit by new blockade

A group of residents of a remote Canadian reserve in northern Ontario is once again blockading an ice road used to move heavy equipment and supplies to De Beers' Victor…

February 11, 2013

Dominican Republic: Xstrata is safe, but Barrick should pay higher taxes

The country's Mining Agency said it would likely let Xstrata go ahead with mine expansion plans, but added Barrick's Pueblo Viejo contract should be reviewed.