September 5, 2011

TSI trading of iron ore derivatives surges past $1bn in Aug

The volume of iron ore derivative contracts cleared using The Steel Index’s iron ore price index hit a new record of over 6.6 million tons in August, an increase of…

September 5, 2011

Cluff Gold: Significant resource increase at Baomahun

Cluff Gold plc ("Cluff Gold" or the "Company") (AIM:CLF)(TSX:CFG), the dual AIM/TSX listed West African focused gold mining company, is pleased to announce the results of an independent mineral resource…

September 5, 2011

Liberia’s first shipment of iron ore produced since the end of its civil war is expected later this year

Steel Guru reports that Liberia is poised to reap the rewards of its mineral riches once again, with the first shipment of iron ore produced since the end of its…

September 5, 2011

Botswana will lift a moratorium on new prospecting licences for coal

It has been reported that Botswana will lift a moratorium on new prospecting licences for coal, coal-bed methane and related minerals by the end of September. Topics: International; Legislation /…

September 5, 2011

Gold futures edge higher on global growth fears

Gold futures edged higher in thin holiday trade on Monday, as mounting concerns over the U.S. economic outlook and fears that the euro zone’s debt crisis is worsening boosted safe…

September 5, 2011

Sandvik Mining sets a new strategic direction to strengthen market leadership

Sandvik says “the purpose of the new strategy is to achieve worldclass performance in value creation through higher growth and profitability and thereby make Sandvik an even more attractive company…

September 5, 2011

Krummenauer showcasing new technology for dusty and explosive coal mines at AIMEX

Krummenauer will feature its Globoid shearer drum and EB-water spray system, said to set new standards in efficiency, durability, safety and dust reduction in underground longwall mines, on Stand SG27…

September 5, 2011

J.H. Fletcher scalers offer great versatility for all underground mines

J. H. Fletcher & Co. has been building diesel powered scaling machines using inverted articulating booms with a Caterpillar 320 crawler undercarriage base for the last 11 years. The current…

September 5, 2011

China and north Asia to bankroll future African resources investment

China and Asia will become the future bank rollers for the multi-billion dollar development of Africa’s under-resourced mining sector and its associated infrastructure requirements, according to international business law firm,…

September 4, 2011

DRC wants to become diamond hub, says diplomat

The DRC's Ambassador to Belgium says the country wants to ramp up diamond production and become a "continental hub" for the precious stones. In an interview with Rapaport Magazine, Henry…