September 13, 2012

Two miners killed in Harmony Gold explosion

South African miner Harmony Gold has suspended all drilling and blasting activities at its Joel mine, following a fatal underground explosion on Wednesday afternoon.

September 13, 2012

Australia and Chile sign mining deal

Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Chile's Ministry of Mining have signed an agreement to improve education, safety, and research and development in the global mining industry.

September 12, 2012

HUI-SPX ratio aims for higher levels

Gold bugs were sent to the woodshed for much of the last year while the regular stock market spent much of its time bulling.

September 12, 2012

Labour unrest taking over South African mines; resources minister hammers companies

Hundreds of striking miners forced Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest producer, to halt operations at its four mines on Wednesday, as labour unrest spread in South Africa's biggest industry.

September 12, 2012

Test Methods Differ, Outcomes Don’t…

Erie, PA. - Eriez® has released a new brochure, Test Methods Differ, Outcomes Don't… Xtreme® Rare Earth Magnets are the Strongest. The four-page literature is offered by request in hard…

September 12, 2012

Greenstone confirmed as Gateway to Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire

Municipality to take advantage of mining exploration projects in the area.

September 12, 2012

Indian state of Goa shuts down iron mines

The 93 mines in India's richest state of Goa, 90 of which are iron ore producers, have been force to halt operations after a government-backed inquiry said they were illegal…

September 12, 2012

Hach Launches RTC101 P-Module for Phosphorus Control

Hach Company (www.hach.com) is taking the guesswork out of the chemical phosphorus removal process. Its new RTC101 Phosphorus Control System provides real-time control of chemical dosing that helps maintain consistent…

September 12, 2012

Ethics watchdog hounds Canada’s chief of staff

Canadian Barrick Gold continues to be at the centre of a local political controversy as Prime Minister Stephen Harper's chief of staff, Nigel Wright, is now the subject of a…

September 12, 2012

FUN BREAK: See the weather forecast on your morning toast

If you are one of those people so worried about coal and iron ore prices hitting historical lows and other issues affecting the mining industry that you forget to check…