Avion Gold posts $6.2m net loss, costs increase

TSX-listed Avion Gold on Wednesday said it took a net loss of $6.2-million or 1c a share during the first quarter, weighted down by higher production costs as it transitioned to underground mining and other one-off costs. These costs included a...

Aurora gold project, Guyana

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

Environmental impact weighs heavy on opencast mining operations

Opencast mining has become increasingly unpopular with nongovernmental organisations and government authorities owing to its high environmental footprint, but the method is still the most economical option for mining houses, says minerals industry...

Xstrata sinks new shaft at Ernest Henry

The copper division of diversified miner Xstrata on Thursday started construction work to sink a new hoisting shaft at its Ernest Henry operation, in Queensland, that would enable underground mine production to double from 2013. The hoisting...

Company Announcement: Anglo American Platinum Limited pioneers fuel cell technology in underground mining

Demonstrating its commitment to the mitigation of climate change and sustainable mining, Anglo American Platinum Limited (Anglo American Platinum) today launched a platinum-based fuel cell powered mine locomotive prototype.

Discovery investigates second underground mine

ASX-listed Discovery Metals on Wednesday reported that it would start a scoping study to investigate the possibility for underground mining at the Plutus deposit, which forms part of its Boseto copper project, in Botswana. The decision was taken...

Zeta underground slated for 2013 development - DML

A definitive feasibility study (DFS) for the Zeta underground mine at the Baseto copper project, in Botswana, has delivered positive results for near-term producer Discovery Metals (DML). The DFS found that with a capital expenditure of some...

Barruecopardo tungsten project, Spain

Outside China, the Barruecopardo tungsten project is one of the premier undeveloped projects in the world.

Company Announcement: Upgrade of Gold Resource at Excelsior Deposit

Excelsior Gold Limited is pleased to advise that resource modelling on the Excelsior deposit has been completed in preparation for mining studies as part of the Pre-Feasibility Study into a multiple pit mining operation at the Kalgoorlie North...

Agnew mine, Australia

A gold project located in Australia.

Equipment simulator for underground mining

International mining equipment simulator supplier Immersive Technologies has built a simulator specifically designed for underground mining. The UG360 Advanced Equipment Simulator uses technology to increase realism to a level not previously seen...

Kimberley underground mines, South Africa

A diamond mine located in South Africa's Northern Cape province.