October 25, 2016 Bringing the benefits of mobile computing to the mining industry When the word ‘mobile’ is mentioned it most likely invokes an image of a smart phone and, for some, the cellular network infrastructure that enables it.
October 24, 2016 Protest ends at MMG’s Las Bambas copper mine in Peru, exports to resume The process of restoring calm in local communities and the re-opening of essential infrastructure is now underway, said the miner Monday.
October 24, 2016 Caterpillar rally hindered by fresh drop in sales The world’s largest heavy machinery maker has logged a 18% drop in global sales of machinery for the three-month period ended in September.
October 24, 2016 Mining robots key to colonizing Mars — Elon Musk He envisions people living in big glass-carbon fiber domes on the surface, with additional areas mined out below the surface by robots for "industrial" uses.
October 24, 2016 Decision on coal mine close to UK reserve ‘could spell end’ to industry Banks Group’s Highthorn coal mine would provide about 100 jobs during its five-year operation, with no mining activity planned within 500 metres of Druridge Bay beach.
October 24, 2016 Gold Fields to spend $1.4 billion prolonging Ghana mine life The investment will extend the life of the mine by eight years to 2024, in which the firm expects to produce 1.56 million ounces of gold there.
October 21, 2016 Canada’s Ajax mine could cost $100 million in lawsuits: Mining Watch Taking as an example what’s happening at the Malartic mine in Quebec, the watchdog presented “conservative estimates” on possible actions against the gold and copper project in B.C.
October 21, 2016 Atlas Copco’s campaign wows advertisers Watch a Simba S7 pocketing six balls in six pockets with one stroke of the cue.
October 21, 2016 Acacia Mining soars after revising gold output forecast up Stock climbed 12.94%, closing the session at 529p.
October 21, 2016 Refiners lash out at regulators plans to force banks cover gold holdings Under the new rules, banks will need a higher ratio of longer term, more pricey funding against the precious metal on their balance sheets, they argue.
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