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May 21, 2012
Approval for Western Australia’s first uranium mine

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended approval for Western Australia’s first uranium mine.

The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended approval for Western Australia’s first uranium mine.

Toro Energy Limited has been advised by the EPA that approval has been recommended for the company’s Wiluna Uranium Project. The EPA has presented a report to WA’s state minister for environment stating that the Wiluna Project meets environmental approval requirements and should be approved and allowed to proceed, subject to stated conditions within the report.

May 20, 2012
How tailings ponds can become cash flow

Mine tailings can be transformed from a waste disposal cost into a new revenue stream.

Tailings are waste rock from mining operations that, depending on the extraction methods of each project, may contain arsenic and other substances that are poisonous to humans and animals, as well as harmful to the local environment.

In mining vocabulary, water bodies selected to become underwater storage for their waste rock are called “ponds,” hence, tailings ponds.

May 16, 2012
Barrick South America

Barrick Gold holds some of the world’s most exciting gold projects in its South American portfolio, and is determined to lead the mining industry in responsible mining.

Barrick Gold holds some of the world’s most exciting gold projects in its South American portfolio, and is determined to lead the mining industry in responsible mining. Julia Smith reports on its contribution to sustainable development and environmental best practice.

May 16, 2012
SGS Ghana

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company; and in West Africa, demand for its services is as high as ever, as Alan Swaby discovers.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company; and in West Africa, demand for its services is as high as ever, as Alan Swaby discovers.

Anyone working or simply taking an interest in gold mining will know full well that nothing can be said to potential investors about the value of a prospect that isn’t backed up by independent verification. In fact, as service providers go, there can’t be many that are as busy as those involved with testing and certification.

May 11, 2012
CoAL completes Chapudi deal

Coal of Africa Limited (CoAL) has completed its acquisition of Rio Tinto and Kwezi Mining’s shares in both Chapudi Coal and Kwezi Mining and Exploration (KME).

Coal of Africa Limited (CoAL) has completed its acquisition of Rio Tinto and Kwezi Mining’s shares in both Chapudi Coal and Kwezi Mining and Exploration (KME).

The acquisition has been carried out by Keynote Trading & Investment 108, a subsidiary of CoAL.

Chapudi and KME hold the prospecting rights for the Chapudi Coal Project and related exploration properties in South Africa’s Soutpansberg coalfield in the Limpopo Province. CoAL originally agreed to acquire the Chapudi coal assets from the previous owners in November 2010.

May 11, 2012
Osisko Mining reports Q1 results but warns of effects of fire damage

Osisko Mining Corporation reported record production in its Q1 2012 results today, but also issued a warning after a fire at its Canadian Malartic Mill in Quebec, Canada.

Osisko Mining Corporation reported record production in its Q1 2012 results today, but also issued a warning after a fire at its Canadian Malartic Mill in Quebec, Canada.

A fire occurred in the cyclone separator portion of the mill just before midnight on Wednesday 9 May, most likely started by welding near to the number four cyclone area, and then spread to the mill roof of that sector.

May 9, 2012
Canadian Council on Africa

Lucien Bradet explains how the Canadian Council on Africa is working to change negative perceptions of the continent, support investment into Africa, and ensure that knowledge and skills are transferred.

Lucien Bradet explains how the Canadian Council on Africa is working to change negative perceptions of the continent, support investment into Africa, and ensure that knowledge and skills are transferred with it.

May 9, 2012
Famdra

Famdra may be a small company, but its industrial weighing equipment is setting new standards for accuracy and cost effectiveness, as Gay Sutton discovers.

Famdra may be a small company, but its industrial weighing equipment is setting new standards for accuracy and cost effectiveness, as Gay Sutton discovers.

May 9, 2012
GTA Resources & Balmoral Resources

After an exciting set of drilling results for their Northshore Gold joint venture, Peter Clausi and Darin Wagner talk about relationships and teamwork.

Exploration companies GTA Resources and Balmoral Resources have just announced an exciting set of drilling results for their Northshore Gold joint venture. Peter Clausi and Darin Wagner talk to Gay Sutton about relationships and teamwork in this rapidly developing story.

May 9, 2012
The Alliance for Responsible Mining

ARM seeks to transform global gold production by integrating and formalizing the position of artisanal and small-scale miners. Executive director Lina Villa Córdoba talks to Jayne Flannery about its vision for the human face of the industry.

The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) seeks to transform global gold production by integrating and formalizing the position of countless artisanal and small-scale miners. Executive director Lina Villa Córdoba talks to Jayne Flannery about ARM’s vision for the human face of the industry.

May 2, 2012
Anglo American: Los Bronces

It may not be quite the highest mine in the world, but Los Bronces in the Chilean Andes has its own set of challenges for its new general manager Sam Rasmussen.

It may not be quite the highest mine in the world, but Los Bronces in the Chilean Andes has its own set of challenges for its new general manager Sam Rasmussen, as Alan Swaby learns.

Readers of this publication will be long familiar with arduous mining ventures. Normally, this means somewhere miles from nowhere in some hard to reach corner of the country. But in the case of one of the richest copper mines in the world, all the challenges and feelings of remoteness stem from the fact that it lies some 11,000ft above sea level.

May 2, 2012
Canada Fluorspar Inc

After exciting exploration results from the fluorspar veins at St Lawrence, Newfoundland, CEO Lindsay Gorrill and chairman Richard Carl talk about financing the first mines through the Newspar Partnership with Arkema.

After exciting exploration results from the fluorspar veins at St Lawrence, Newfoundland, CEO Lindsay Gorrill and chairman Richard Carl talk to Gay Sutton about financing the first mines through the Newspar Partnership with Arkema, and using this as a springboard for developing a much larger mining complex.

Fluorspar must be one of the world’s best kept secrets. Few outside of specific manufacturing sectors are aware of its importance, but for those who are, the race is on to find new supplies.

May 2, 2012
Newmont Ghana Gold

Mining operations usually provide much needed employment in developing countries but these jobs have a finite life. As Alan Swaby learns, a longer point of view is what’s really called for.

Mining operations usually provide much needed employment in developing countries but these jobs have a finite life. As Alan Swaby learns, a longer point of view is what’s really called for.

There’s nothing new in the bigger mining companies, operating in third world or developing countries, having social responsibility policies. But the question is not what to do while the mine is in operation but rather how to put in place a sustainable structure that can still function even after the life of the mine is over.

May 2, 2012
Tranter Rock Drills

Jack Liebenberg,managing director of Tranter Rock Drills, talks to Jayne Alverca about leading the company through the latest phase of its evolution.

Jack Liebenberg,managing director of Tranter Rock Drills, talks to Jayne Alverca about leading the company through the latest phase of its evolution.

Tranter Rock Drills may be a relatively new commercial entity, but it has an industrial legacy that stretches back more than half a century. The Rock Drills division of Boart Longyear, known throughout the South African mining industry by the acronym SECO, was originally founded in 1934 and has honed its expertise in rock drills and airlegs since the 1950s.

May 1, 2012
Sirius unveils plans for UK potash mine

UK-based Sirius Minerals has announced plans for a potash mine in North Yorkshire, following the completion of a detailed scoping study (DSS).

UK-based Sirius Minerals has announced plans for a potash mine in North Yorkshire, following the completion of a detailed scoping study (DSS).

The company said that York Potash has the potential to become one of the world's most important mining and fertilizer projects. Funding options are now being exploredfor the first $2.7 billion development phase.

The project will be sited between Whitby and Scarborough, although Sirius has not yet specified a precise location.

April 26, 2012
Kenmare Resources

The world wouldn’t be quite as white as it is without an expanding titanium minerals mining operation in the wilds of Mozambique, as Alan Swaby learns from managing director Michael Carvill.

The world wouldn’t be quite as white as it is without an expanding titanium minerals mining operation in the wilds of Mozambique, as Alan Swaby learns from managing director Michael Carvill.

April 18, 2012
Castillian Resources

After a significant gold discovery at Hope Brook in Newfoundland, Castillian Resources is forging ahead with an aggressive drilling programme to extend the resource and take the project forward to the preliminary economic assessment stage. CEO Dr Bill Pearson talks about the project’s prospects.

After a significant gold discovery at Hope Brook in Newfoundland, Castillian Resources is forging ahead with an aggressive drilling programme to extend the resource and take the project forward to the preliminary economic assessment stage. CEO Dr Bill Pearson talks to Gay Sutton about the project’s prospects.

In minerals exploration, some people seem to have a knack for spotting huge potential where others see nothing. Dr Bill Pearson, CEO and president of junior exploration company Castillian Resources, has the knack.

April 17, 2012
Kazphosphate

Phosphate mining and manufacturing company Kazphosphate is introducing the latest technology to take advantage of the growing market for high quality phosphate products, as Gay Sutton discovers.

South Kazakhstan boasts one of the biggest phosphate deposits in the world. General director Mukash Iskandirov explains to Gay Sutton how the phosphate mining and manufacturing company Kazphosphate is introducing the latest technology to take advantage of the growing market for high quality phosphate products.

April 17, 2012
PMI Gold Corporation

Adansi Gold Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PMI Gold Corporation, is one of the most exciting gold mining companies in Ghana.

Adansi Gold Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of PMI Gold Corporation, is one of the most exciting gold mining companies in Ghana. With resources that are causing investors’ hearts to race, it is set to become a very important mid-tier producer in just a couple of years, as Thomas Amoah explains to Jane McCallion.

April 11, 2012
Carrick Gold

Even at today’s prices, the economics of opening a new gold mine need careful attention. Managing director John McKinstry explains.

Even at today’s prices, the economics of opening a new gold mine need careful attention, as Alan Swaby learns while talking with Carrick Gold.

Just like rare book collectors, gold exploration companies are always on the lookout for the big find—the one that will make their name, not to mention their fortune. Not surprisingly, both professions tend to attract more than their share of dreamers.

April 11, 2012
Ghana Chamber of Mines

CEO Dr Toni Aubynn talks about the key issues relating to the role of mining in national development.

Ghana’s resource industry is regulated by the government but it is a complex business. For nearly 110 years, the Ghana Chamber of Mines has been working to createthe right basis for addressing key issues relating to the role of mining in national development.

April 4, 2012
Atlas Copco Ghana

Atlas Copco Ghana is at the hub of this global industrial technology group’s West Africa operations. Regional general manager George Apostolopoulos explains where the company is striking gold.

Atlas Copco Ghana is at the hub of this global industrial technology group’s West Africa operations. Regional general manager George Apostolopoulos tells John O’Hanlon where the company is striking gold.

April 4, 2012
CONCO

South Africa-based high voltage power contractor CONCO expects to double its turnover within the next three years. Clive Pillay explains how the company is preparing to meet this enormous growth in demand.

South Africa-based high voltage power contractor CONCO expects to double its turnover within the next three years. Clive Pillay explains to Gay Sutton how the company is preparing to meet this enormous growth in demand.

April 4, 2012
Cypher Environmental

Cypher Environmental has been working hard to provide the mining industry with high quality dust control, soil stabilization and water treatment products that meet the growing requirement for sustainability, as president Todd Burns explains.

Cypher Environmental has been working hard to provide the mining industry with high quality dust control, soil stabilization and water treatment products that meet the growing requirement for sustainability, as president Todd Burns explains.

April 4, 2012
ThyssenKrupp Materials Handling

Hans Fohlmeister, managing director of this specialist manufacturer of plant and equipment for the mining industry in Australia, talks about moving materials on a grand scale.

As hardware merchants in the California gold rush discovered, you can make money from mining either by discovering the mother lode or by selling picks and shovels. Jeff Daniel talks to a modern-day version of the hardware merchant.