August 9, 2012

Laser scanner shows it’s metal at world’s deepest gold mine

Anglogold Ashanti has purchased a high speed laser scanner to support mining operations at the world’s deepest and most substantial gold mine

August 9, 2012

Mine Site Technologies opens new global headquarters in Sydney

Mine Site Technologies (MST) has officially opened its new global headquarters facility in Sydney, NSW, Australia.

August 9, 2012

Goldcorp appoints new chief operating officer

Canadian miner Goldcorp appointed George Burns as the new executive vice president and chief operating officer. Burns replaces Steve Reid, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests.

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 […]