February 14, 2012

Sandvik outlines new research on improving roadheader automation

Sandvik Mining, whose parent company spent ZAR3.5 billion in research and development in the 2011 financial year, has been undertaking intensive research in partnership with RAG-Deutsche Steinkohle, Germany's largest coal…

February 14, 2012

Fuel cell powered mine loco to be trialled at Anglo Platinum

Discussed in depth in our forthcoming March 2012 issue, the use of rail in underground mining is still widespread. It is also not standing still in terms of new technology.…

February 14, 2012

Teck buy-in rumour has Fortescue shares jumping 5%

Fortescue Metals was up 5% Monday on rumours that Canadian coal and copper/zinc miner Teck Resources is making a play for the third-largest iron ore producer in Australia.

February 13, 2012

Another Zimbabwe diamond mine gets OK

International diamond watchdog the Kimberley Process (KP) has certified Zimbabwe's Diamond Mining Company to sell gems from the violence-tainted Marange fields, state media reported on Sunday.

February 13, 2012

Indian group plans Qld’s biggest coal mine

An Indian conglomerate is planning to build Queensland's biggest coal mine near Rockhampton in the state's central region, including a new town, runway, railway and port facilities.

February 13, 2012

Iran sanctions: Trade with number 6 iron ore exporter heading to zero

Although some Asian firms have found creative ways of doing business with Iran, European iron ore traders and shipping companies are shying away completely from transacting with the country as…

February 13, 2012

FEATURED NEWS RELEASE: PhotoSat completes elevation mapping and drill hole collar coordinate mapping for Orko Silver’s (TSXV:OK) La Preciosa silver deposit in Durango, Mexico

PhotoSat has completed digital elevation mapping of Orko’s La Preciosa silver deposit in Durango State, Mexico, using stereo satellite photos from WorldView-2, […]

February 13, 2012

Philippines looking to revamp mining rules in latest example of resource nationalism

The Philippines is taking a cue from South Africa, Australia and Zambia, all recent examples of government attempts to extract more revenues from their mining sectors and add more controls.

February 13, 2012

Anglo Platinum’s very bad year could be good for the market

Anglo Platinum, the world's number one platinum producer, suffered more than 80 safety-related work stoppages including 12 fatalities, that resulted in lower output and a drop in profits of over…

February 13, 2012

Chinese company invests in Canadian Zinc

Canadian Zinc Corp., the company developing a new zinc mine in the Northwest Territories, announced a major share purchase by a Chinese investor today.