August 9, 2012 Excellon Resources declares force majeure at Mexico’s mine La Platosa Excellon Resources Inc. said Wednesday an ongoing blockade at a mine in Mexico has compelled it to declare a force majeure in connection with concentrate delivery contracts with a unit…
August 9, 2012 Glencore gets a bigger piece of the iron ore pie with Bellzone’s output offtake Shares of iron miner Bellzone were on the rise this morning after the company agreed to sell all of its share of output from the Forecariah mine in Guinea to…
August 9, 2012 Xstrata to lavish $260,000 on every resident of tiny Australian town Wandoan, with a population of less than 380 people, could get about $106 million from mining giant Xstrata if the Swiss company decides to go ahead with its $6 billion…
August 9, 2012 New MINExpo opening session focuses on global mining supply chain Chief executives of four of the world's biggest mining and mining equipment companies will discuss "The global supply chain for coal and minerals, where we have been and where we…
August 9, 2012 Rockmore introduces new CrossFlow bit design Rockmore International has introduced a new drill bit design especially suited for hard rock drilling.
August 9, 2012 Samaranta acquires rights to re-process Segovia gold mine tailings The company has announced it has entered into an agreement with Sociedad Minera, to evaluate, and if deemed economic, re-process certain mine tailings located in Segovia, Antioquia, Colombia
August 8, 2012 New product development – Crossflow bit design advanced bit design for quarry drilling Summary: Rockmore International announces a new drill bit design especially suited for hard rock quarry drilling. The new CrossFlow bit design extends bit […]
August 8, 2012 Metso to acquire iron ore pelletizing technology and know-how from Jacobs Metso's Mining and Construction segment is purchasing technology and know-how from Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. (Jacobs) for their Straight Grate Iron Ore Pelletizing technology.
August 8, 2012 Rio Tinto banking on China rebound as profits drop 34% Giant miner Rio Tinto is closing down its Blair Athol coal mine in Australia as the company considers whether to limit spending on new projects next year.
August 8, 2012 Rio Tinto’s Blair Athol Mine to finish production Rio Tinto Coal Australia's Blair Athol Mine, near Clermont in Central Queensland, will finish mining operations this year after almost 30 years of production.
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