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BHP Begins Early Work at $3.2 Billion South Flank Project, Australia
June 27, 2017
BHP has begun early work on its US $3.2 billion ($4.2 billion) South Flank project which is expected to create several hundred construction jobs. The initial US $184 million ($244 million) work will focus on the expansion of accommodation facilities
Tlou Energy Produces First Power from Lesedi CBM Project, Botswana
June 27, 2017
Tlou Energy has produced first power from its Lesedi coal bed methane (CBM) project in Botswana. The company has recently installed gas generator at the Selemo project area, which helped to generate power from the CBM project. Gas from the
Coal Mining Rises Again in U.S., China, and India After 2016 Drop
June 27, 2017
The world’s biggest coal users — China, the United States, and India — have boosted coal mining in 2017, in an abrupt departure from last year’s record global decline for the heavily polluting fuel and a setback to efforts to
South African President Zuma Backs New Mining Rules
June 26, 2017
South African President Jacob Zuma backed new rules to give the country’s black majority a bigger stake in the nation’s mineral wealth that the mining industry and some senior ruling party officials said they weren’t consulted about. The June 15
Iluka Resources to Restart Jacinth-Ambrosia Zircon Mine, South Australia
June 26, 2017
The world’s largest producer of zircon Iluka Resources will restart operations at its Jacinth-Ambrosia project in December following an improvement in mineral sands market conditions. The Jacinth-Ambrosia project in South Australia’s Eucla Basin is one of the largest zircon projects
State Negotiations Needed on South Africa Mine Rules
June 23, 2017
South Africa should negotiate with mining companies over new regulations that are supposed to help spread the country’s mineral wealth more broadly, but have drawn clamors of outrage from the industry, South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said. “Both parties
Chhattisgarh Launches Online Portal for Management of Mines and Minerals, India
June 23, 2017
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh today launched an online portal for integrated management of mines and minerals in the state. The portal named ‘Khanij (minerals) Online Portal’, launched here during a ceremony, will facilitate generation of e-transit pass, filing of
Shortage of Skilled Manpower Hurts Mining Industry in Zambia
June 23, 2017
The global mining industry is experiencing its most serious skills shortage in decades and this is having major ramifications on mining countries around the world, including Zambia, a new report released by mining firms on Wednesday has revealed. The report,
Black Mountain Resources Raises $1 Million for Operational Improvements at Namekara Vermiculite Mine
June 23, 2017
Black Mountain Resources has raised $1 million via a placement of shares at $0.04 each to new cornerstone investor, Investmet Limited, headed by Michael Fotios. Michael Fotios is a well-regarded and experienced resource sector investor and has created substantial shareholder
Adani Launches Jobs Portal for Job Vacancies at Its Carmichael Coal Mine, Australia
June 23, 2017
Mining giant Adani has launched a new online tool for job seekers looking for work at the proposed Carmichael coal mine. Job seekers wanting to work at the ‘megamine’ can register for free through Adani’s online portal where they will
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