International
Global Mining Standards and Guidelines GMSG embraces new exploration model
The Global Mining Standards and Guidelines Group (GMSG) has embraced the Exploration and Mining Business Reference Model (EM Model).
12 Feb 2014
Demand for Coal Emerging markets take up the slack
While China looks at shutting coal fired power plants at unprecedented rates – two each day over the next two years – the rest of -Asia still has a strong and growing market for the black rock.
23 Oct 2013
Shale gas extraction New techniques could hold economic promise for Africa
Several African countries have potentially viable shale gas deposits, which, if developed, could lead to lower gas prices, increased consumption of natural gas, reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
17 Oct 2013 - A.
Keystone appoints Zhang Wei to board Dr Wei becomes company's non-executive director
Beijing-based oil exploration company Keystone Delta Oil announced the appointment of Dr Zhang Wei to the position of non-executive director.
24 Jun 2013
Rio Tinto hikes up aluminum price for Japanese buyers Premiums set the price benchmark for the region
Rio Tinto Alcan has requested a quarterly premium of $254 per tonne over the July to September London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price for aluminum shipments to Japan, Reuters reported Tuesday.
29 May 2013 - A. H.
African opportunities SA-DRC pact paves way for Grand Inga
With South Africa confirmed as a key partner, the DRC has announced the construction of the first phase of what could eventually be the largest hydroelectric plant in the world – critical to optimal mining
22 May 2013
Foreign Affairs Mining ally Canada sends governor-general for SA visit
South Africa's relations with Canada will come under the spotlight on Tuesday when President Jacob Zuma hosts the governor-general of Canada, David Johnston, for a state visit
21 May 2013
Austmine conference Joining the dots of innovation
The skill of bringing together seemingly disparate and disconnected elements to provide a valuable solution to a new challenge is the key to making innovation relevant and meaningful.
25 Apr 2013
News from abroad SRK Consulting opens Hong Kong Office
SRK Consulting, one of the world’s largest resources consulting groups (and contributor to Mining Prospectus), has opened a new practice in Hong Kong, its 7th in Asia and 50th around the globe.
11 Apr 2013
Tax disclosure Rio Tinto publishes details of its US$11.6 billion global tax
Rio Tinto has published its latest Taxes Paid report which details the US$11.6 billion of taxes the company paid globally in 2012.
09 Apr 2013
KPMG to field experts at Mining Indaba Business opportunities as investors arrive
There is no denying that Africa offers compelling business opportunities as investors flood to the continent, which is said to be the final frontier of natural resources
30 Jan 2013
Zimbabwe 'takes' 51% of Zimplats Win-win partnership between Implats and Zim, says CEO
Impala Platinum Holdings, the world's second-largest platinum mining company, has signed away a 51% stake in its Zimbabwe-based operation, Zimplats.
14 Jan 2013
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