February 9, 2012 Mine manager strikes it rich with $16.6m lottery win A northern BC miner has hit the proverbial jackpot.
February 9, 2012 BHP boss hints at complete exit from diamonds BHP Billiton may shelve diamond mining for at least two decades to concentrate on larger aspects of its business, CEO Marius Kloppers said today.
February 9, 2012 Honduran mining set for boost from new mining law Honduran officials are enacting regulations and signing trans-border agreements aimed at attracting new mining investment to the country.
February 9, 2012 BHP may sell $10 billion of smelters, mines, Deutsche Bank says BHP Billiton Ltd., the largest mining company, may consider selling about $10 billion of aluminum, nickel and coal mines and smelters as it trims its portfolio, Deutsche Bank AG said.
February 9, 2012 Gindalbie awards Karara mining contract to Downer EDI Gindalbie Metals has announced the award of the magnetite ore mining contract for the Karara iron ore project in Western Australia to Downer EDI Mining. With a total estimated value…
February 9, 2012 Beumer to supply curved pipe conveyor to LKAB Sweden's LKAB has commissioned Beumer to provide a curved pipe conveyor for the transport of olivine in summer and quartzite in winter, each at 800 t/h. This material is used…
February 9, 2012 Rio Tinto commissioned report highlights automation benefits A BAEconomics report, commissioned by Rio Tinto to look into the benefits and costs of autonomous technology, has concluded that investment in mining technology and innovation should sustain long-term competitiveness…
February 9, 2012 Nova Mining Corp launches new website about its diamond mine Nova Mining Corp. (OTCQB:NVMN) announced it has launched a new website following progress at its diamond mine.
February 8, 2012 Namibia uranium deal on the boil for Rio Rio Tinto is eager to secure a joint venture with the likely new owners of the huge Husab uranium deposit in Namibia.
February 8, 2012 Lake Shore Gold, Franco-Nevada link up for $50 million royalty/ equity agreement Lake Shore Gold, an aspiring Canadian mid-tier gold producer, has joined forces with Franco-Nevada Corporation in a $50 million royalty and equity agreement. Both companies are listed on the Toronto…
Gabon dismisses energy concerns over 2029 manganese refining deadline The world's No.2 producer introduced the policy last year to diversify its economy after decades of raw‑ore exports. February 11, 2026 | 11:59 am
