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Uralkali to commence repair works at damaged Solikamsk-2 mine

Russian potash producer Uralkali has announced plans to carry out repair work at the damaged Solikamsk-2 mine, after flooding halted production last week.   Due to water inflow at the mine, a 30m by 40m sinkhole is said to...

Sudan announces a 64-tons increase in gold production

  Sudan has Sunday this week announced a 64-tons increase in gold production this year down from 34 tons in 2013, which means important advance in exploitation of gold and minerals in the country.   Sudanese minister of...

Curtin University researchers develop economical mining drilling technique

Researchers at Curtin University have developed a new coiled tube drilling rig to help carry out mineral exploration at a fraction of the cost.   The project is said to be a partnership with CSIRO, The University of Adelaide...

BIS Shrapnel says Australian mining investment is set for 40% drop

A new report from BIS Shrapnel has predicted that the mining sector's share of the Australian national economy will continue to grow strongly despite a 40% slump in investment over the next four years.   Mining investments peaked in...

East Africa emerging as a hotspot for oil and gas exploration

  East Africa is now becoming a hotspot for gas exploration, replacing Nigeria with large volumes of oil and gas being discovered in the region majorly in Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya and Angola.   The Managing DirectorChief Executive, Total...

EPA conditionally approves Rio Tinto’s $3.5bn Koodaideri iron ore mine

The Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended for approval Rio Tinto's $3.5bn open cut iron ore mine in the Pilbara region.   Rio Tinto subsidiary Mount Bruce Mining is planning to develop the proposed Koodaideri iron ore...

India plans to issue mining licences through auctions

The Government of India is planning to issue mining licences through auctions in order to improve transparency in mineral resources allocation.   The government is seeking to amend an existing 57-year-old act and keep the draft amendments in the...

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