News Archive

May 2008
22 May 2008
Many mine start ups since April
The latest issue of International Mining Project News is now available (May 23). In addition...
21 May 2008
IZ-KARTEX holds mining equipment conference
OMZ OJSC (Uralmash-Izhora Group) company IZ-KARTEX, a leading producer of electric mining shovels in Russia and...
21 May 2008
Environmental concerns and increasing electricity demand are boosting the nuclear energy market
Supplying over 31% of electricity demand, nuclear energy plays a key role in the EU's...
21 May 2008
In 2008 first quarter Siberian Coal mines produced 26.78 Mt of coal
During January-March 2008 mines of Siberian Coal Energy Co (SUEK) produced 26.78 Mt and sold 28.7...
20 May 2008
ENRC to develop and operate the Zhetigen-Khorgos railway line between Kazakhstan and China
Eurasian Natural Resources Corp (ENRC), the holding company of a leading diversified natural resources group...
20 May 2008
Projects sought to explore innovative concepts for cleaner use of US coal
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has released a funding opportunity announcement calling on US...
20 May 2008
Sino Gold and Gold Fields broaden exploration alliance
Sino Gold Mining and Gold Fields have announced that Sino Gold will undertake a A$136 million capital...
19 May 2008
Couer takes safety to heart
Coeur d'Alene Mines has received five major safety awards from the International Society of Mine Safety...
19 May 2008
RBC Capital Markets predicts further escalation of platinum price due to South Africa production pressures
RBC Capital Markets has released a research report that concludes that 2008 will see the...
16 May 2008
NMA mid-year forecast projects record coal demand in 2008
"Demand for US coal will reach a new record in 2008 despite a lagging domestic...
16 May 2008
Canada/Peru FTA to benefit miners
Canada is closer to signing a free trade deal with Peru, an agreement that would open...
16 May 2008
Platinum producers struggle to meet demand in tough operating conditions
RBC Capital Markets is holding its inaugural platinum group metals (PGM) conference today, Friday May 16,...