Energy Resources of Australia's (ASX:ERA) Ranger uranium mine may experience decreased production in 2010 compared to the previous year.
Peel Exploration Managing Director Rob Tyson is excited about a significant deposit that may be found in the historic May Day mine.
By Joel Scanlon
20 Jul 2010
Rio Tinto wants more than to be a side line partner for Ivanhoe Mines in Mongolia. The Canadian miner Ivanhoe was assisted by Rio to end lengthy and complicated 5 year old negotiations under Mongolian mining law for the largest undeveloped copper deposit in the world.
Tasmanian Gold mines are investing more dollars into expanding their exploration activities. The Henty Gold Mine in the north west of Tasmania has 3 exploration licenses covering more than 12 km.
By Joel Scanlon
20 Jul 2010
Chhattisgarh's battle with the Maoists is now affecting its mines. The Indian State of Chhattisgarh saw almost 40 armed Maoists open fire at an NMDC mining facility in Dantewada district. NMDC Ltd is India's larg...
By Joel Scanlon
12 Jul 2010
Is the global economic slowdown finally slowing down China? It would seem that way if you look at the decline in imports of iron ore and copper in the month of June from Australia.
Orica is looking to add new mining related acquisitions to the company portfolio as per Orica Chief Executive Officer Graeme Liebelt.
By Joel Scanlon
12 Jul 2010
BP says it's pleased with the progress being made in trying to contain the Gulf of Mexico oil leak with a new lower marine riser package (LMRP) containment cap over the Deepwater Horizon's failed blow-out preventer.
By Joel Scanlon
12 Jul 2010
BHP Billiton spokesperson Amanda Buckley said that the $20 billion Olympic Dam expansion plans remained on track with the original time table.
Clive Palmer, the mining magnate plans to construct a new coal loading facility north of Abbot Point in Queensland. The new facility will be able to handle 40 million tonnes a year. This would transform the area into one...
Sichuan Taifeng has received approval to increase its stake in IMX Resources (ASX:IXR). The Chinese company will also invest in a South Australian iron ore, copper and gold mine. The Foreign Investment Review Board has a...
By Joel Scanlon
12 Jul 2010
Change is coming to Williamsport Pennsylvania in the form of Marcellus Shale. The multi billion dollar bounty of natural gas which lies below the ground is going to make sure of that.
By Joel Scanlon
7 Jul 2010
The Energy and Environment Cabinet on Wednesday said that the West Kentucky underground coal mine which collapsed killing two miners did not have an adequate roof control plan. The mine was operated by Webster County Coa...
By Joel Scanlon
7 Jul 2010
Tony Hayward of CEO of BP is now trying to marshal new funds from the middle east. He is looking to the Gulf as a way to help pay for the cleanup operation of what is being called the worst oil spill in the history of th...
By Joel Scanlon
7 Jul 2010
Lonmin Plc (LON:LMI), the third largest and lowest cost producer of Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) has appointed Simon Scott as its new CFO.