July 26, 2017

Mining leaders connect with technology, finance and the future

Some of the biggest names in mining and resources will share their knowledge and experience with delegates at the 2017 International Mining […]

July 26, 2017

Alternative fuel system for Kiln Riser Duct firing at CRH Slovakia

In 2017 A TEC and CRH Slovakia have installed an alternative fuel system for kiln riser duct firing in Turna Nad Bodvou, Slovakia.

July 26, 2017

Fresnillo silver, gold output jump on San Julian ramp up, higher ores

For the three months to June 30, silver production totalled 14.5 million ounces, a 12% rise from last year, while gold output was 223,000 ounces, up 2.7% from a year…

July 25, 2017

DMT explores subsoil in the Dead Sea

The world's 8th largest potash producer, the Jordanian firm Arab Potash Company Ltd., is engaging the services of the German engineering and exploration company DMT for a ground survey at…

July 25, 2017

Caterpillar earnings beat estimates, shares hit five-year high

It now expects adjusted earnings per share to come in at $5, significantly higher than the $3.75 it had forecast just three months ago and almost doubled the $2.90 it…

July 25, 2017

Kumba resumes divvy thanks to stronger iron ore prices in first half

Shareholders hadn’t received dividends since 2015, when iron ore fell below $40 a tonne amid a global crash in commodity prices.

July 25, 2017

South Africa labour disputes weigh on Petra Diamonds results

Labour disputes earlier in the year caused delays in the building of a new plant in its Cullinan mine in South Africa.

July 24, 2017

Acacia Mining now hit with $190 billion tax bill in Tanzania

Shares collapsed on the news to close almost 21% lower in London. Barrick, which has a 64% stake in Acacia, also fell in both Toronto and New York.

July 24, 2017

World’s top diamond miner Alrosa output up 14% in first half of 2017

The Aikhal division accounted for more than a third of the company’s total output in the period, having extracted 6.9-million carats of rough diamonds – a 26% year-on-year increase.

July 24, 2017

Luxembourg shoots for the stars with fresh space mining deal

The country's ultimate objective is to have its own space mining agency by the end of the year.