Aurora gold project, Guyana

The feasibility study for the Aurora project envisions a combined openpit and underground mine with a 22-year mine life.

Colombia extends ban on mining permit requests to Aug

Colombia has again extended a ban on new requests for mining permits until August, when a new mining agency should start operations in the mineral-rich country, the government said. The world's No 4 coal exporter has been hit by a series of mine...

Company Announcement: Nalco guide to prevent boiler failure marks 20th anniversary with new addition

Nalco, providing essential expertise for water, energy and air, today at the 2011 International Water Conference announced the release of the second edition of The Nalco Guide to Boiler Failure Analysis, the comprehensive sourcebook on the subject.

Fruta del Norte gold project, Ecuador

The Fruta del Norte underground mine is expected to produce 410 000 gold equivalent ounces on average each year during its life.

Verde says could potentially supply all of Brazil's potash demand

TSX-listed Verde Potash is hoping to prove up enough resources at its Brazilian Cerrado Verde potash mine to supply all of the South American country’s future demand for the fertiliser, a spokesperson said on Monday. That’s no mean feat,...

Amazon changes name to Verde Potash

Amazon Mining, a Toronto-based junior, said on Thursday shareholders had given the nod to a name change to Verde Potash. The change, which the company said it was doing to better reflect its focus on fertilisers, will be effective from Tuesday.

Peru police clash with wildcat miners, one dead

A clash between Peruvian police and wildcat gold miners resulted in the death of one miner and the wounding of 14 others on Tuesday at a protest against the army's seizure of illegal dredges in the Amazon basin, a witness said. It was the latest...

Company Announcement: Huawei Ranked 5th Most Innovative Company in the World

Attached please find a press release on: Fast Company, the highly-respected and award-winning US-based monthly magazine, has ranked Huawei the fifth most innovative company in the world for 2010, behind only Face book, Amazon, Apple, and Google....

Australian explorer discovers gold deposit in Brazil

Australian gold explorer Beadell Resources on Tuesday reported the discovery of a “major” gold deposit within its Tartaruga project, in Brazil. The company said in a statement that additional face sampling rock chip results included 192,6 g/t...

Ecuador strike called off after President meets indigenous leaders

After eight days of protests against a proposed government water policy, indigenous leaders in Ecuador met on Monday with President Rafael Correa and were able to hammer out an agreement that addresses their concerns. The strike, which blocked...

Brazilian group manages forests as well as mines

Brazilian group Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (Vale), the world’s third-largest mining company by market capitalisation, is active not only in diversified mining, but also in transport, energy – and the environment.

On-The-Air (25/10/2002)

SAfm anchor Audrey Brown: It’s that time again on a Friday when AMLive engages in techno talk with Martin Creamer, Publishing Editor of Engineering News and Mining Weekly. Good morning, Martin. If you thought that the “Gaut” in...