March 15, 2012

Judge ‘outraged’ at outcome of Utah mine collapse

A federal judge said Wednesday he was outraged over a plea deal that settles criminal charges against the operator of a Utah coal mine that experienced two lethal cave-ins in…

March 15, 2012

Majority shareholder putting gold producer La Mancha on the auction block

Gold producer La Mancha Resources Inc. (TSX:LMA) is being put on the auction block by its majority shareholder in what the company says is a move to maximize shareholder value.

March 15, 2012

Sandvik awarded bolter miner contract in China for Shenhua Shendong coal

Sandvik has signed contracts including 21 bolter miners with Shenhua Shendong. The value of the contracts exceeds SEK500 million and delivery of the equipment is scheduled during 2012 and 2013.

March 14, 2012

EU directive aimed at Canadian oilsands threatens energy security: minister

The Canadian Natural Resources Minister defended the oilsands sector against attacks by the European Union today in Kuwait.

March 14, 2012

Kaboom! Cooling towers come down

The cooling towers for the Richborough power station in the United Kingdom were demolished on Sunday producing some pretty spectacular video.

March 14, 2012

Rusoro Mining Ltd.: Expiration of Negotiation Period with Venezuelan Government for Nationalization

The extended deadline of the period fixed by the Nationalization Decree No. 8413 to negotiate the compensation due to Rusoro and the terms of the migration of Rusoro's mining assets…

March 14, 2012

Risks challenging Latin American miners

Mining companies face risks in Latin America, from nationalization to skilled labor shortages.

March 14, 2012

Trevali Mining Corporation: First Nations Students Complete Underground Core Mining Training Program in New Brunswick

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - March 14, 2012) - Trevali Mining Corporation ("Trevali" or the "Company") (TSX:TV)(TSX:TV.WT)(OTCQX:TREVF)(LMA:TV)(FRANKFURT:4TI) is pleased to announce that the twelve initial students enrolled i...

March 14, 2012

Petra Diamonds reveals encouraging results at Kukama East project

Petra Diamonds has revealed highly encouraging drilling and microdiamond sampling results from the Kukama East project area in central Botswana.

March 14, 2012

Diamond shortfall could shut Zimbabwe government: minister

Zimbabwe Finance Minister Tendai Biti on Wednesday warned the government could shut down, as new diamond sales from the controversial Marange fields are falling far short of expectations.