Russia’s Norilsk seeks to expand nickel reserves in Botswana

World number one nickel and palladium producer, and Russia’s largest diversified mining company, MMC Norilsk Nickel (Norilsk), has reported that it will complete airborne geophysical surveying and surface geochemical prospecting in the Tekwane...

Norilsk to open 40 000 t/y nickel project in Australia

Nickel major Norilsk is preparing to start its Honeymoon Well project, in Western Australia, following positive studies completed in 2011, director of overseas operations Roman Panov said this week. He said at the Investing in African Mining...

Mining firms look to IT in 2011

The mining industry has accelerated its investment in IT as it looks to address cost-reduction and productivity issues.

Infrastructure projects essential to Russian mining

Developing Russia’s mining potential hinges on new plans to expand the country’s road, rail and port networks, according to experts.