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Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines

4 hours ago

The document divides operations into six levels, from zero (entirely manual ) to five (fully autonomous), and assists in the preparation of a business case for autonomous mining, depending on level and needs. The post Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines appeared first on MINING.com.

De Beers expands pilot scheme in Sierra Leone to sell ethically sourced diamonds

6 hours ago

Decision was made to give more artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM) the opportunity to benefit from the program, which helps them trace route of their diamonds throughout the supply chain. The post De Beers expands pilot scheme in Sierra Leone to sell ethically sourced diamonds appeared first on MINING.com.

Alrosa recovers large diamond from International pipe

6 hours ago

The 118.91-carat stone is the largest recovered at the site in the past two years. The post Alrosa recovers large diamond from International pipe appeared first on MINING.com.

ALX executes agreement to earn 51% interest in the Close Lake uranium project

6 hours ago

Close Lake consists of 21 mineral claims totaling 38,679 hectares. It is located in the eastern Athabasca Basin area of northern Saskatchewan, Canada. The post ALX executes agreement to earn 51% interest in the Close Lake uranium project appeared first on MINING.com.

‘Communities not important’ says former Colombia mining head in leaked video

9 hours ago

Santiago Urdinola, head of private firm Minesa and former president of the Colombian Mining Association, made comment during a meeting about the company’s application for an environmental licence a large underground gold project. The post ‘Communities not important’ says former Colombia mining head in leaked video appeared first on MINING.com.

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'Land no one else wants' gets solar as coal-and-nukes era fades

1 hour ago

Solar and wind farms are being developed or built in places not normally associated with clean energy, and in some regions long resistant to it. The post 'Land no one else wants' gets solar as coal-and-nukes era fades appeared first on MINING.com.

Global aluminium output flatlines as outages offset ramp-ups

2 hours ago

A couple of long-running outages together with curtailments in Europe caused aluminium production outside China to dip 1.4%. The post Global aluminium output flatlines as outages offset ramp-ups appeared first on MINING.com.

World's central banks want more gold as India joins spree

3 hours ago

Heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty pushed central banks to diversify their reserves and focus on investing in safe and liquid assets. The post World's central banks want more gold as India joins spree appeared first on MINING.com.

Texas building gold depository with $100B capacity and security that rivals Fort Knox

22 hours ago

Governor Greg Abbott said when the project was announced last year that it would allow Texas to “repatriate” its gold from New York. The post Texas building gold depository with $100B capacity and security that rivals Fort Knox appeared first on MINING.com.

Citi says US and China will nail deal, aiding commodities

1 day ago

The outlook for commodities is bullish, according to Citigroup, which expects raw materials to be supported by a potential US-China trade deal, improved demand from China, and a weaker dollar. The post Citi says US and China will nail deal, aiding commodities appeared first on MINING.com.

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South African government says it intends to de-register AMCU union

3 hours ago

AMCU, one of the largest trade unions in South Africa's mining sector, has thousands of members at gold and platinum mines. The post South African government says it intends to de-register AMCU union appeared first on MINING.com.

World's central banks want more gold as India joins spree

3 hours ago

Heightened geopolitical and economic uncertainty pushed central banks to diversify their reserves and focus on investing in safe and liquid assets. The post World's central banks want more gold as India joins spree appeared first on MINING.com.

Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines

4 hours ago

The document divides operations into six levels, from zero (entirely manual ) to five (fully autonomous), and assists in the preparation of a business case for autonomous mining, depending on level and needs. The post Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines appeared first on MINING.com.

‘Communities not important’ says former Colombia mining head in leaked video

9 hours ago

Santiago Urdinola, head of private firm Minesa and former president of the Colombian Mining Association, made comment during a meeting about the company’s application for an environmental licence a large underground gold project. The post ‘Communities not important’ says former Colombia mining head in leaked video appeared first on MINING.com.

Texas building gold depository with $100B capacity and security that rivals Fort Knox

22 hours ago

Governor Greg Abbott said when the project was announced last year that it would allow Texas to “repatriate” its gold from New York. The post Texas building gold depository with $100B capacity and security that rivals Fort Knox appeared first on MINING.com.

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JPMorgan ends a three-year bullish call on Anglo American shares

4 hours ago

After almost three years of rating the mining giant’s stock as overweight, JPMorgan downgraded it to neutral on Wednesday. The post JPMorgan ends a three-year bullish call on Anglo American shares appeared first on MINING.com.

Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines

4 hours ago

The document divides operations into six levels, from zero (entirely manual ) to five (fully autonomous), and assists in the preparation of a business case for autonomous mining, depending on level and needs. The post Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines appeared first on MINING.com.

Antofagasta copper output rises as China fears threaten demand

7 hours ago

The company's star in the first quarter was its Centinela mine, which produced 68,800 tonnes of copper, 45.5 % higher than 2018. The post Antofagasta copper output rises as China fears threaten demand appeared first on MINING.com.

Teck Resources beats profit estimates on energy business

1 day ago

The world's second-biggest exporter of steelmaking coal posted an adjusted profit of C$568 million ($425.12 million) for the quarter ended March 31. The post Teck Resources beats profit estimates on energy business appeared first on MINING.com.

Noront updates progress at McFaulds No.8 VMS discovery 23 hours ago - Canadian Mining Journal Staff

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'Land no one else wants' gets solar as coal-and-nukes era fades

1 hour ago

Solar and wind farms are being developed or built in places not normally associated with clean energy, and in some regions long resistant to it. The post 'Land no one else wants' gets solar as coal-and-nukes era fades appeared first on MINING.com.

Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines

4 hours ago

The document divides operations into six levels, from zero (entirely manual ) to five (fully autonomous), and assists in the preparation of a business case for autonomous mining, depending on level and needs. The post Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines appeared first on MINING.com.

Teck Resources beats profit estimates on energy business

1 day ago

The world's second-biggest exporter of steelmaking coal posted an adjusted profit of C$568 million ($425.12 million) for the quarter ended March 31. The post Teck Resources beats profit estimates on energy business appeared first on MINING.com.

China's green light on coal power won't trigger new plant boom

2 days ago

More than 10 regions will be freed of their overcapacity tag in 2022, clearing a hurdle for them to resume building coal-fired plants. The post China's green light on coal power won't trigger new plant boom appeared first on MINING.com.

China's Tsingshan expands plans for Zimbabwe steel plant 1 day ago - Reuters

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Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines

4 hours ago

The document divides operations into six levels, from zero (entirely manual ) to five (fully autonomous), and assists in the preparation of a business case for autonomous mining, depending on level and needs. The post Top miners back autonomous systems guidelines appeared first on MINING.com.

Citi says US and China will nail deal, aiding commodities

1 day ago

The outlook for commodities is bullish, according to Citigroup, which expects raw materials to be supported by a potential US-China trade deal, improved demand from China, and a weaker dollar. The post Citi says US and China will nail deal, aiding commodities appeared first on MINING.com.

Anglo steps up defense to repel Agarwal's interest: Telegraph

3 days ago

Anglo American’s defense advisers are said to plan attacks on the quality of Vedanta’s portfolio compared to Anglo’s assets. The post Anglo steps up defense to repel Agarwal's interest: Telegraph appeared first on MINING.com.

Congo Republic ships first iron ore ahead of expected production boom

5 days ago

A ship loaded with 23,000 tonnes of ore set sail for China Friday, where it will be processed for a European buyer. The post Congo Republic ships first iron ore ahead of expected production boom appeared first on MINING.com.

Fortescue pares annual iron ore shipments guidance after cyclone

5 days ago

The world's no. 4 iron ore miner cut its fiscal 2019 shipments estimate to 165 million-170 million tonnes, down from 165 million-173 million tonnes. The post Fortescue pares annual iron ore shipments guidance after cyclone appeared first on MINING.com.

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