Earthquakes Prove to Produce Economic-Grade Gold Deposits
A new study reveals valuable information for gold prospectors: follow the earth's most shaky spots
Sectors - Mining & Aggregates
Mining Company Lobbies to Strip Indonesia Forest
A Canadian mineral exploration company announces its efforts to transform a protected Indonesian forest into a production forest
Reducing Mercury Emissions in Ghana
Ghana Gold announced an important initiative to address the deadly issue of mercury emission pollution from gold mining
Technology to Detect Hazardous Near-Earth Asteroids
Future asteroid mining industry will provide capability to aid the deflection of potentially hazardous objects near
Nevada Gold Mines Fined for Releasing Toxic Chemical
After years of exposure, the EPA cracks down on three gold mines in northern Nevada for health and safety violations
Mining Asteroids--the Future of Resource Development
Can the team of rich geniuses at Planetary Resources pull it off?
Mining Companies' Strategic Investment in Renewables
Renewable energy proves to be a very strategic investment for mining companies around the world
Is your business safe from metal accounting risks?
Tips for improving metal accounting practices in the mining sector during turbulent times
Myanmar - An Emerging Natural Resources Powerhouse
Mineral-rich Myanmar set to tap new markets
Discovery of Diamond Planet--A Whole New World
Researchers discover a new planet chok full 'o diamonds
Clarity and Vision for Resources Investment -Australia
Invest with confidence: attend the 20:20 Resources Investor Series in Australia
Russia Reveals Massive Diamond Field Kept Secret
After decades of declassification, Russia reveals a diamond field large enough to overturn the market
Australian Leadership in Sustainable Mining
Austmine's efforts to enhance Australia's opportunities for success in offshore markets
Life-Saving Device for Miners Slowed by Politics
Miners exposed to coal dust seek public support for implementing a new device that could save thousands of lives
60 Miners Killed in Congo Shaft Collapse
The fatal consequences of the illegally operating mines in the DRC
South Africa's Mine Protest Bloodbath Shocks State
South African police open fire on striking miners, killing over 30
Australia Takes the Lead in African Mining Projects
This August, the Africa Down Under Conference will reinforce Australia's leadership in exploring Africa's resource-rich countries
Centralia's Coal Mine Fires Still Burn 50 Years Later
As decades-long coal mine fires continue to burn beneath the ground in Centralia, Pennsylvania, ghosts with unfinished business remain
Mining Asteroids--the Future of Resource Development
Can the team of rich geniuses at Planetary Resources pull it off?
Revolutionary Low Impact Rock Breaking Technology
A mining revolution in hard rock narrow vein blasting: safer, simple, better yield, no nitrates
BHP Closes Coal Mine in Australia
A loss-making mine in northeast Australia officially comes to a close under the world's biggest mining company
Zimbabwe to Seize Control of Foreign Mines?
Zimbabwe's black empowerment minister announces a detrimental move to seize control of foreign mining operations
Mongolia's Growing Aussie Demographic
Given its booming mining industry, global resources industries and Australian law firms are setting up shop in Mongolia
Landslide Caused by Exxon Operations?
In Papua New Guinea, a devastating landslide occurs near Exxon quarrying operations after reports of rushing projects
Nuclear and Mining Groups Sue over Mining Ban in A.Z.
Is uranium mining as much of a threat to the Grand Canyon as environmentalists claim?
Mongolia's Mining Boom: Oyu Tolgoi and Tavan Tolgoi
As the world's fastest growing economy, Mongolia has the most promising untapped deposits of iron, gold, silver and coal in the world--but will it serve as a curse or a blessing?
This Valentine's Day: Red Roses and Blood Diamonds?
If you're thinking of buying your sweetheart a diamond necklace this holiday, you may want to do your homework first..
Nigeria: The Deadly Price of Gold
The need for safer gold mining practices in Nigeria is heightened as a lead poisoning crisis threatens the lives of hundreds of children
Protecting the Grand Canyon from Miners
The Obama administration bans new mining to preserve the Colorado River and Grand Canyon National Park
Toxic Chemical Pollution Up 16 Percent
The EPA announced an increase in toxic chemical pollution from mining firms, despite years of decline
America's Shale Revolution
This week sees $4.8 billion in new foreign investment in America's booming shale oil and gas industry
Peru: Protests Against Gold Mine Continue
Peruvian protesters are not giving up on putting a stop to the Conga gold mine that they fear will taint water supplies
Best of 2011: China's Low-Cost Stainless Steel Secret
China is the world leader in stainless steel production due to its low-cost solution for difficult to process nickel laterite ores: nickel pig iron
Best of 2011: Mining Helium-3 on the Moon
Russia, India, China, Caterpillar, Google, and Virgin race for the Moon to mine helium-3--an isotope that can transform our energy future through nuclear fusion
Alaska Gold Rush in Face of High Prices
With global prices in gold at record high prices, miners turn to Alaska
Caterpillar Inc. Banks on China's Mining Industry
In light of vast and dangerous mining activity in China, Caterpillar Inc. offers $886 million to take over
Top Ten Toxic Pollution Problems
A study addresses toxic industrial pollution around the world and its impacts on health
Does Fracking Cause Earthquakes?
Fracking is being pointed to as a possible cause of earthquakes in addition its growing list of environmental concerns
Zambia's New President: Mines Must Obey Labor Laws
The new president of Zambia, Michael Sata, says that mining companies must obey labor laws in the African country
U.K. Refuses Extractive Industries Transparency
The U.K. refuses to sign the international Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative that would bring accountability to the oil, gas and mining sectors
Peru's Government Asks Congress to Raise Mining Tax
Peru's ruling leftist government has asked congress to raise mining taxes to fund anti-poverty projects
Freeport Miners Strike in Peru and Indonesia
Freeport-McMoRan Copper and Gold Inc. copper miners in Peru and Indonesia strike for pay increase
Resource Nationalism Top Risk Factor for Mining Firms
A report released by Ernst and Young reveals that resource nationalism is the top risk factor affecting the mining sector
Guinea's Protectionist New Mining Code
Guinea, the world's largest exporter of bauxite, has adopted a new protectionist mining code giving the nation 35 percent stake in commodities companies
County Bans Frac Sand Mining
Goodhue County, Minnesota bans mining for 'frac' sand used in hydraulic fracturing of shale rock for oil and gas
Agilent Technologies' New Atomic Spectrometer
Agilent Technologies reveals its new 4100 Microwave Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrometer, an elemental analysis tool that runs on air
Nickel Pig Iron: China's Low-Cost Stainless Steel Secret
China is the world leader in stainless steel production due to its low-cost solution for difficult to process nickel laterite ores: nickel pig iron
Glencore looks to Mine and Market Iron Ore
Glencore International plans to continue marketing iron ore for partners like Xstrata, but says it will seek its own mining opportunities as well
Endeavour to Buy Adamus for West African Gold Mine
Canada's Endeavor Mining Corp. agrees to buy Australia's Adamus Resources in pursuit of West African gold mines
