September 29, 2011

Strike to go ahead at Peru mining company Cerro Verde – union

A strike at Peruvian copper mining company Sociedad Minera Cerro Verde SA (CVERDEC1.VL), the country's third-biggest copper producer, is scheduled to go ahead on Thursday, a union official said.

September 29, 2011

Countdown begins for the biggest mining exposition ever

NMA's MINExpo INTERNATIONAL® begins September 24, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The world's largest mining exhibition is less than a year away - and it will be the largest ever.…

September 29, 2011

Hardox continues its popularity for mine hauler bodies

Steel company SSAB says it is experiencing "rapidly growing interest in the business concept ‘Hardox In My Body'. In addition to delivery of high strength steel, the concept includes providing…

September 29, 2011

Transforming mine and processing productivity through online analysis

Minerals Down Under is developing robust, industry-proven technologies that address major online measurement challenges in the mining and processing of commodities including alumina, coal, copper, gold, iron ore, platinum and…

September 28, 2011

BHP and Rio’s output plans for Pilbara reach staggering 750 million Mtpa

Mining Weekly reports mining giant BHP Billiton unveiled plans on Wednesday to increase its iron-ore production in the Pilbara region – the heart of Australia's iron ore mining – to…

September 28, 2011

Sandvik Mining and Construction signs major project order in Australia

Sandvik Mining and Construction has signed a major contract with Boral Limited, an international Building and Construction materials supplier in Australia. The order includes design, supply, installation and commissioning of…

September 28, 2011

US third quarter IPOs hit by market turbulence

Consulting firm PwC in the US announced on Wednesday after a strong first half of 2011, initial public offering (IPO) proceeds in the third quarter of 2011 decreased from $12.3…

September 28, 2011

Orvana submits permit for Michigan copper mine

Orvana Minerals Corp. TSX:ORV has applied for a permit to begin mining its Copperwood project in Michigan. The environmental permit is one of 13 permits needed to mine in Michigan.

September 28, 2011

Rio Tinto funding Kakapo recovery

Commercial company Rio Tinto Alcan is to continue its funding contributions towards a Kakapo recovery programme. Since 1990 the firm's contributed over $4.7 million to a Department of Conservation partnership…

September 28, 2011

Big 3 see no China weakness – iron ore imports could climb 60% to 1 billion tonnes

Speaking to reporters at an industry conference in Qingdao China, the world's largest iron ore miners said on Wednesday they have seen no weakness in demand from China. Forecasts for…