January 4, 2017 25 miners died in work-related accidents last year in the US Preliminary data released by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration indicate that in 2016, 25 miners died in work-related accidents at the nation’s mines – down…
January 3, 2017 Tree leaves and termites may be key to finding gold deposits Australian researchers say acacia trees and termites that thrive in arid climate conditions can guide explorers towards rich gold deposits.
January 3, 2017 Final phase of Minas Rio mine expansion a priority for Anglo — report The company plans to invest a $308 million (R$1 billion) this year to allow the iron ore mine reach a 26.5 million tonnes a year capacity.
January 3, 2017 Diamonds 2016: A year in review (with a quiz) Last year was an eventful one for the diamond industry: From the largest producers coordinating supply cuts and the manufactures to returning to profitability, to the second-largest gem-diamond ever recovered…
January 3, 2017 Vale not giving up on Rio Colorado potash project just yet Instead, the company is moving forward with a new prefeasibility study for the Argentina-based asset.
January 3, 2017 Diamonds might power the next generation of Quantum computing Technological applications of diamonds significantly outweigh their popularity as jewellery, and are increasingly widespread in industry.
January 2, 2017 China shakes up 2,000-year-old salt monopoly Courts continued to imprison private salt sellers even in the past decade.
December 28, 2016 Norilsk Nickel buys Soviet-era copper concentrate for $1.1 billion One of Russia's largest mining companies has dropped a stash of roubles on copper concentrate that dates back to the Cold War.
December 22, 2016 Tiny Australian junior gets permit for Greenland’s first large new mine Ironbark Zinc Limited (ASX:IBG) is developing one of the world's largest lead-zinc deposits.
Iamgold’s Lemelin thanks mentor for Africa option Bruno Lemelin recalls his first Iamgold boss urging him to join Essakane in Burkina Faso as regional politics began to unravel. December 26, 2025 | 05:00 am
