October 5, 2012

Elevated Automation Experience and Advanced Technologies highlight Sandvik Mining’s new capabilities

Sandvik Mining introduces the new Sandvik AutoMine® product family

October 5, 2012

Anglo American Platinum fires 12,000 workers

Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest platinum producer, has fired 12,000 workers taking part in a three-week illegal strike after following through on tough talk over wildcat stoppages in South…

October 5, 2012

China and Chile join forces during Asia Copper Week

The world’s most important copper companies will gather next month in Shanghai in an event organized by the Chinese’s city Futures Exchange (SHFE) and Chile’s Centre or Copper and Mining…

October 5, 2012

Vale freezes operations at two plants due to falling steel demand

Brazil’s mining giant Vale (NYSE: VALE) will temporarily halt operations at its São Luís and Tubarão I and II pellet plants starting October 8 and November 13 respectively.

October 5, 2012

Gold mining to drive Burkina Faso’s growth but companies at risk

The West African nation of Burkina Faso is forecasting its gold industry will boost growth next year, but the latest report from UK-based think-tank Exclusive Analysis, warns of increasing risks…

October 5, 2012

IBM expands into resource sector as miners strive to tamp rising costs

IBM is ramping up its provision of services and equipment to the Australian resources sector as rising costs compel miners to seek to cheaper and more efficient operating methods.

October 5, 2012

West Africa could become the next iron ore hot spot

West Africa could become the next hot spot for iron ore due to its untapped bounty of the key steel-making ingredient.

October 5, 2012

Australia plays risky balancing game with Asian suitors bearing FTA’s

Australia faces the parlous challenge of juggling trade relations with the three key East Asian economies, all of whom covet free trade agreements with the antipodean continent in order to…

October 4, 2012

Scientists make gold with a philosopher’s stone of microbes

Scientists in the United States have created 24-karat gold using bacteria in what some are referring to as "microbial alchemy."

October 4, 2012

Australian mining tycoon unveils plans to resurrect the Titanic

Flamboyant Australian mining tycoon Clive Palmer has plans to construct a near-perfect replica of the ill-fated giant passenger ship.