BP is all set to test the new cap that it has placed over its damaged well at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico. The testing procedure is expected to last from 6 to 48 hours.
By Joel Scanlon
20 Jul 2010
Hunter Valley mining activities may be increasing air pollution in the villages surrounding it, but the government feels the pollution is within acceptable and safe limits.
By Joel Scanlon
20 Jul 2010
Rio Tinto is ramping up work in the Pilbara region of Australia. The mining giant has pledged US$200 million in funding for its iron ore operations expansion in Western Australia's Pilbara region.
By Joel Scanlon
20 Jul 2010
Mine safety officials in the United States are hoping for a quick passage of the new mining bill which will crack down on mines with safety problems. The industry has been complaining that the new legislation is too punitive.
By Joel Scanlon
20 Jul 2010
In India the supposed illegal mining activities of brothers, Karnataka State Revenue Minister G Karunakara Reddy and Tourism Minister G Janardhana Reddy, were questioned by the Governor H R Bhardwaj in a public statement today.
By Joel Scanlon
20 Jul 2010
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...