February 5, 2013 Global mining industry faces unprecedented threats: report Resource nationalism, poor infrastructure that hinders development and supply chain disruptions are some of the biggest risks the global mining sector will face this year.
February 5, 2013 Avalanches in Pascua Lama area did not cause water pollution: Barrick Recent avalanches affecting several points along a water channel in the area of Barrick's Pascua Lama project have not affected water quality, says the gold miner.
February 5, 2013 ABB launches new developments in advanced process control New release of cpmPlus Expert Optimizer 7.0, ABB’s advanced process control software solution for cement and minerals industries.
February 5, 2013 Deadly explosion in Mexico caused by gas buildup, not bomb A buildup of gas in the basement of the headquarters of the national oil company and not a bomb as local media reported caused the blast that killed 37 people…
February 5, 2013 Rio Tinto to generate over 2,000 jobs in Western Australia The diversified mining giant announced last year a massive $3.4 billion expansion to its Pilbara iron ore operations, which is set to create thousands of new positions in the months…
February 5, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: The periodic table of smartphones Rare earth elements seem to be everywhere these days: wind turbines, hybrid cars, night-vision goggles, weapons and, most importantly, smartphones.
February 5, 2013 Mexico gears up for new mining bill, includes taxes to benefit locals It will start charging mining companies already operating or planning to start up in the second half of this year.
February 5, 2013 Scientists discover bacteria that can make gold out of mine waste It protects itself by turning its environment into molecular-sized gold nuggets.
February 4, 2013 Immersive Technologies Brings Leading Operator Development Solution to Underground Coal Mining Immersive Technologies furthers its commitment to the mining industry with the development of simulators (Conversion Kit®) for Underground Coal Mining.
Chile’s Mantoverde copper output hit as labor talks stall, union says The labor authority had notified that the company will not have emergency personnel from the union to keep facilities operational. January 12, 2026 | 11:18 am
