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01 Jan 2015
Amid tax row, First Quantum open new Zambian operations
Right in the middle of the mining tax row in Zambia, a report in Canada’s...
01 Jan 2015
India’s innovation and energy underpin the success of the global diamond industry
A new survey highlights rapid growth of diamond consumption in India’s middle class. India is...
01 Jan 2015
AMECO has new global headquarters
AMECO, Fluor Corp’s tool and equipment unit, celebrated the grand opening of its new global...
01 Jan 2015
Castell’s new heavy-duty access interlocks to protect workers in heavy industries
Industrial safety specialist Castell has launched heavy-duty access interlocks. The AI-HD and AIE-HD have been...
31 Dec 2014
Indonesia: Coal sector management poor amid policy changes
The Jakarta Post reports that Indonesia has made no progress in limiting extraction to aid...
31 Dec 2014
Zambia Mines Minister presses ahead with industry-damaging tax changes
According to Reuters, Zambia will raise royalty taxes on open pit and underground mining from...
31 Dec 2014
McLanahan restructures and Australian location achieves key certification milestone
McLanahan Corporation’s location in Warabrook, New South Wales, Australia, has recently received certification in the...
31 Dec 2014
Balla Balla private iron ore rail line set to go ahead
The Board of Rutila Resources has announced that after extensive consultation with the State Government...
30 Dec 2014
BELAZ assembling new large wheel loader design for mining
In December, mining equipment group BELAZ has been finalising the assembly in its experimental workshop...
30 Dec 2014
IRL advises that Rajasthan government initially approves Aravalli project mining lease
India Resources Ltd has advised that the Government of Rajasthan has administratively approved the Aravalli...
30 Dec 2014
Indian Cabinet to amend Mines and Minerals Act to speed up development
Pushing for mining sector reforms, the Indian was expected to take up on December 29...
30 Dec 2014
More cuts to US coal industry with two Patriot thermal operations idled
Patriot Coal Corporation is making major cutbacks to its thermal coal production with the announcement...