December 12, 2011

Atlantic Potash Corp. given right to explore potash deposit in New Brunswick

Atlantic Potash Corp. has been granted the right to explore and develop a potash deposit near Sussex.

December 12, 2011

Lundin Mining foresees a rise in zinc and copper production in 2013 and 2014

Lundin Mining (TSE:LUN) said Monday that higher grades of ore and a ramp up of production is expected to boost zinc and copper production in 2013 and 2014.

December 12, 2011

Sick mineworkers set to sue South Africa’s Anglo-American

The 54-year-old continued working when diagnosed with early incurable lung disease until he was fired after 30 years, in a story traced on thumb-worn papers in his home off a…

December 12, 2011

Fracking can cause water pollution: EPA

Environmentalists and academics alike welcomed the latest report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which confirms a link between hydraulic fracturing for natural gas —or fracking— to groundwater contamination.

December 12, 2011

New mining minister appointed in Peru amid deepening crisis

Jorge Humberto Merino, an engineer who worked for the Peruvian government agency that promotes foreign investment, swore in last night as the new mines and energy minister, amid a mining…

December 12, 2011

Market seeing a shift in how gold is traded

NZ Mint's Michael O'Kane says that while gold is expected to soar in 2012, it is important to note that the market is seeing a shift in how gold is…

December 12, 2011

Belgian Businesses are Latest to Join RJC Certification Scheme

Three Antwerp-based diamond cutting and polishing manufacturers have become the latest businesses to join the Responsible Jewellery Council’s (RJC) growing list of certified companies. The newest additions to have achieved…

December 12, 2011

‘Mining for gold above the highest-known inhabited settlement in the world’

Jennifer Wells, writing for the Toronto Star, looks at the allure and the dangers that mining is bringing to the poor in Peru.

December 12, 2011

Areva monitors workers health in uranium mining regions

AREVA announced on December 6 the creation of OSRA (Health Observatory for the region of Agadez). One year after setting up the Health Observatory of Mounana, Gabon, the new Agadez…

December 12, 2011

Weba Chute Systems enhance dust control

As South African safety, health and environmental legislation continues to tighten, Weba Chute Systems reports increased interest in its bulk materials handling equipment, which significantly reduces noise and dust pollution…