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Chilean government wants conflict at Escondida to be over

7 hours ago

The possibility of a strike was talked about over the weekend. The post Chilean government wants conflict at Escondida to be over appeared first on MINING.com.

Argentina releases mining census, made $1321 million in 2016

8 hours ago

Over 1,500 mining companies were operating in the South American country in 2016. The post Argentina releases mining census, made $1321 million in 2016 appeared first on MINING.com.

Gold particles help scientists find defects

9 hours ago

3D printed parts can be self-reporting thanks to gold. The post Gold particles help scientists find defects appeared first on MINING.com.

The odds are stacked against gold juniors like never before: Abitibi Royalties CEO

1 day ago

"As much talk as there has been about technology, we have not seen a game-changing technology since the 80s such as heap leach or autoclave," says Ball. The post The odds are stacked against gold juniors like never before: Abitibi Royalties CEO appeared first on MINING.com.

Miramont expands Peruvian project but can't drill just yet

1 day ago

The Canadian miner plans to acquire the rights to the Milenos 32 concession adjacent to its Cerro Hermoso project in Peru. The post Miramont expands Peruvian project but can't drill just yet appeared first on MINING.com.

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Gold particles help scientists find defects

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3D printed parts can be self-reporting thanks to gold. The post Gold particles help scientists find defects appeared first on MINING.com.

Pain for aluminium shorts as LME gets squeezed again: Andy Home

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The London Metal Exchange aluminium price has on Friday morning touched $2,021.50 per tonne. The post Pain for aluminium shorts as LME gets squeezed again: Andy Home appeared first on MINING.com.

Trade war sends commodities to biggest drop in 5 months

2 days ago

China, the biggest consumer of everything from copper to coal, has warned that the proliferation of tariffs could cause a global recession. The post Trade war sends commodities to biggest drop in 5 months appeared first on MINING.com.

MGX, Belmont set lithium joint venture in Nevada.

2 days ago

Canadian junior MGX has entered into an option agreement to earn into the Kibby Basin lithium brine project, in Nevada. The post MGX, Belmont set lithium joint venture in Nevada. appeared first on MINING.com.

Glencore shareholders mull suing firm over corruption, bribery probes

3 days ago

They claim mounting investigations into the firm’s dealings in the DRC, where it’s heavily invested, has made the stock collapse and investors may seek compensation for the losses caused by it. The post Glencore shareholders mull suing firm over corruption, bribery probes appeared first on MINING.com.

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Argentina releases mining census, made $1321 million in 2016

8 hours ago

Over 1,500 mining companies were operating in the South American country in 2016. The post Argentina releases mining census, made $1321 million in 2016 appeared first on MINING.com.

Gold particles help scientists find defects

9 hours ago

3D printed parts can be self-reporting thanks to gold. The post Gold particles help scientists find defects appeared first on MINING.com.

The odds are stacked against gold juniors like never before: Abitibi Royalties CEO

1 day ago

"As much talk as there has been about technology, we have not seen a game-changing technology since the 80s such as heap leach or autoclave," says Ball. The post The odds are stacked against gold juniors like never before: Abitibi Royalties CEO appeared first on MINING.com.

Miramont expands Peruvian project but can't drill just yet

1 day ago

The Canadian miner plans to acquire the rights to the Milenos 32 concession adjacent to its Cerro Hermoso project in Peru. The post Miramont expands Peruvian project but can't drill just yet appeared first on MINING.com.

Asia Gold-Buying picks up in India on low prices

2 days ago

"In last few days the rupee and international prices are moving in favour of buyers. Jewellers are placing orders," said a Mumbai-based dealer. The post Asia Gold-Buying picks up in India on low prices appeared first on MINING.com.

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Chilean government wants conflict at Escondida to be over

7 hours ago

The possibility of a strike was talked about over the weekend. The post Chilean government wants conflict at Escondida to be over appeared first on MINING.com.

Copper trains ransacked by ‘Moles’ in full-moon desert heists

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A common target for the thieves is Antofagasta Plc’s logistics unit Grupo FCAB, which owns and operates about 700 kilometers of railway lines used to transport cathode and semi-processed copper. The post Copper trains ransacked by ‘Moles’ in full-moon desert heists appeared first on MINING.com.

Miramont expands Peruvian project but can't drill just yet

1 day ago

The Canadian miner plans to acquire the rights to the Milenos 32 concession adjacent to its Cerro Hermoso project in Peru. The post Miramont expands Peruvian project but can't drill just yet appeared first on MINING.com.

Trade war sends commodities to biggest drop in 5 months

2 days ago

China, the biggest consumer of everything from copper to coal, has warned that the proliferation of tariffs could cause a global recession. The post Trade war sends commodities to biggest drop in 5 months appeared first on MINING.com.

Copper trains ransacked by ‘moles’ in full-moon desert heists

2 days ago

Thieves leap from trucks onto trains as they roll through Chile’s Atacama Desert, before throwing 80-kilo slabs of copper to the ground and disappearing. The post Copper trains ransacked by ‘moles’ in full-moon desert heists appeared first on MINING.com.

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Reduced head count, capex spending biggest contributor to mine efficiency mid-decade: McKinsey

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McKinsey tracked 2.8 per cent per annum increase in productivity between 2014 and 2016 mostly due to mines reducing headcounts and limiting spending, says the consultancy in a study published last month. Data is still […] The post Reduced head count, capex spending biggest contributor to mine efficiency mid-decade: McKinsey appeared first on MINING.com.

Five top mining execs. convicted over Turkey’s worst mine disaster

4 days ago

The sentences range from 15 to 22 years in jail for high-ranked executives. The post Five top mining execs. convicted over Turkey’s worst mine disaster appeared first on MINING.com.

Australia's Yancoal halts Austar mine amid safety dispute

6 days ago

Yancoal said it will start standing down employees, and is aiming to redeploy most workers to other underground operations owned by the company. The post Australia's Yancoal halts Austar mine amid safety dispute appeared first on MINING.com.

Private equity firm to deploy $550 million into mining sector

6 days ago

Targeting close or ready for production. The post Private equity firm to deploy $550 million into mining sector appeared first on MINING.com.

South Africa mines minister delays finalisation of draft mining charter

7 days ago

Uncertainty around the charter has deterred investment into a sector that accounts for 8 percent of gross domestic product in the world's top platinum producer. The post South Africa mines minister delays finalisation of draft mining charter appeared first on MINING.com.

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Rio Tinto’s ‘world’s largest robot’ delivers first iron ore load

2 days ago

The autonomous train, consisting of three locomotives and carrying around 28,000 tonnes of iron ore, travelled from Tom Price mine to the port of Cape Lambert The post Rio Tinto’s ‘world’s largest robot’ delivers first iron ore load appeared first on MINING.com.

BHP secures iron mining rights in Australia’s Pilbara for another century

5 days ago

Western Australia's Environmental Protection Authority has green-lighted a 50 to 100-year blueprint for the miner's operations in the Pilbara. The post BHP secures iron mining rights in Australia’s Pilbara for another century appeared first on MINING.com.

South Africa mines minister delays finalisation of draft mining charter

7 days ago

Uncertainty around the charter has deterred investment into a sector that accounts for 8 percent of gross domestic product in the world's top platinum producer. The post South Africa mines minister delays finalisation of draft mining charter appeared first on MINING.com.

Thyssenkrupp CEO asks to step down, board to meet on Friday

10 days ago

After two years of at times fraught talks, the two steel firms last Saturday signed an agreement to create Europe's second-largest steelmaker. The post Thyssenkrupp CEO asks to step down, board to meet on Friday appeared first on MINING.com.

Iron ore slides to seven-month low as trade war fears mount

10 days ago

Iron ore’s starting to buckle after a series of warnings that prices are set to drop amid rising global supply, and as investors fret about the potential impact of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China. The post Iron ore slides to seven-month low as trade war fears mount appeared first on MINING.com.

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