September 25, 2012

China’s pursuit of copper threatens ancient Buddhist ruins in Afghanistan

A Chinese copper project in Afghanistan threatens a wealth of archeological sites dating from the 5th century of the Common Era and earlier.

September 25, 2012

Newmont announces lay-offs down south

Gold mining giant Newmont (NYSE:NEM) has announced lay-offs at operations in Australasia in what the company says is a precursor to world-wide retrenchments.

September 25, 2012

Transition Metals CEO speaks to MINING.com following release of new assay results

Transition Metals (TSX.V:XTM) CEO Scott McLean gave an interview to MINING.com following the company’s unveiling of promising new gold assay results for its properties in the Abitibi Greenstone belt.

September 25, 2012

Debt-light miners set to best weather the commodities slump

Miners with moderate debt levels are set to best weather the commodities slump which currently besets the Australian resources sector.

September 24, 2012

Maptek releases new mining tough laser survey technology

Three words that impress mine surveyors are tough, reliable and accurate. This is exactly how leading developer Maptek describes its latest I-Site laser scanning technology which will be launched at…

September 24, 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific Features Next-Gen Mining Portfolio at MINExpo 2012

Industry’s Only Highly Integrated Range of Solutions Covering Exploration to Processing

September 24, 2012

GE’s Power Conversion Technology to Help Drive Precious Metal Extraction Expansion Projects in Africa

GE Teams with Actom Industry to Supply Mine Winder Solution for Mining Projects in Zambia, South Africa ~ Projects Highlight Growing Demand for Reliable Electrical Technology for Mining Applications Worldwide

September 24, 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches New Ramsey Micro-Tech 9000 Electronics Platform

State-of-the-Art Electronics Platform Offers Improved Communication and Connectivity, Prevents Downtime

September 24, 2012

ABB to revamp high pressure grinding rolls drive system in South Africa

Mogalakwena mine to increase grinding efficiency with ABB variable-speed drive system

September 24, 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific Embeds GPS Functionality in all Niton XL3t Series XRF Analyzers

Thermo Scientific Niton XL3t Embedded GPS Designed to Accelerate Discovery in Minerals Exploration