New Company Plans to Mine in Space

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A new space company will unveil its plans to mine asteroids today. Speaking in the U.S. today,

The Women Miners of Instagram - Mining Photos of Female Miners

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The women miners of Instagram While mining is still a male dominated industry, there are plenty of women

Great Collection of Mining Photos of the Tabakoto South Underground Gold Mine - Mali, West Africa

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

This week another fellow mining enthusiast, Dave Dyet, got in touch with me to share his large collection of mining photos from his many years of be

A Great Collection of Mining Photos Displaying Nature Invading a 75 Year Old Mine Site

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

A fellow mining enthusiast got in touch with me this week via Linkedin to send me his beautiful collection of mining photos from an old, closed mine site in the Boreal Forest

Miners Warned to Limit Smartphones in the Pit

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Queensland's mine operators have been urged to limit the use or capability of mobile phones used onsite after several incidents involving heavy vehicles and mobile plant. Queensland's Mines Inspectorate issue

BP Energy Outlook 2030 Video - Interview with BP Chief Economist Christof Ruhl

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

By 2030, the world will have experienced great changes in the way we use and produce energy, according to BP's Energy Outlook 2030, released in January 2012. Emerging markets will generate major growth in energy consumption and demand

Announcing Mining IQ's Top 11 Favourite Mining Images!

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Mining IQ are secretly massive photography geeks. We love a good photo and we love to share a mining image that makes an impression on us. This article is a mini tribute to some of our favourite mining images and mining landscapes we have featured or simply stumbled

Global Mining Leaders Set to Meet in Perth at Austmine 2013

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Mining IQ in partnership with Austmine, Australia’s peak industry body for mining has announced the biennial

Social Media, Social Problems - An Update on Social Media in the Mining Industry

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Social media is transforming the business world but most mining companies are yet to embrace it. A timidity tied to the unknown, with many companies unsure of whether new media is worth the time and money, also pervades much of the industry’s approach. But sticking

Mining Stories in November 2012

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This month, we selected a wide range of article from across the world to reflect the global nature of our industry. From illegal and deadly tin mining in Indonesia, the hunt for a new CEO for BHP and the economic impact of mining in Ghana, we’ve make sure you’re on top of

The 8 Essential Devices for Effective Mine Ventilation

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ventilation is the control of air movement, its amount, and direction. Although it contributes nothing directly to the production phase of an operation, the lack of proper ventilation often will cause lower worker efficiency and decreased productivity, increased accident rates, and

Future of Global Mining Industry – Mining News & Debate from Mining IQ

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Future of Global Mining Industry – Mining News & Debate from Mining IQ Mining IQ recently posed a question across a few groups on LinkedIn specific to the future of the mining industry. Given all the doom

Top 10 Facebook Mining Pages You Need to Like Today (Continued)

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

We saw a huge amount of interest to last week’s Top 10 Facebook Mining Pages and whilst I was writing the article I realised there were so many more pages the mining industry could gain truly valuable information from. So I’ve listed another Top 10 for you all the check

Mine workers and their families suffer the toll of shift work

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The shifts worked by mining and energy employees are detrimental to sleep patterns, mental health and family life, the preliminary findings of an

Coal industry thriving, but at what social and health cost?

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

If you believe industry propaganda , coal mining is a panacea not only for economic ills but also for smoothing troubled social waters

Asbestos still haunts those exposed as kids in mining towns

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The relationship between asbestos exposure and diseases such as malignant mesothelioma and lung cancer is well established. But now other diseases not typically associated with asbestos may possibly be linked to occupational and non-occupational forms of exposure. Asbestos refers

Top 10 Mining Accounts to Follow on Twitter

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

At Mining IQ, we love timely and relevant news and information about our industry. As such, we spend many hours talking to and partnering with top players to understand what’s happening around the world in the mining sector. But aside from our first hand research, we love how

Top 10 Mining Facebook Pages You Need to Like Today

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

If you think the mining industry and Facebook is a slightly odd mix, then you might need to think again! Over the last few months Mining IQ has seen the mining industry head over to the social media juggernaut and create some really great pages full of content, questions, networking and

Interview with Brendon Butler - What has been mining’s greatest contribution to society?

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Where do you see the mining industry globally in 2-3 years’ time? A significant period of global mining change over the next 0-3 years is expected. As base and precious metal mining operations adjust their finance structures for an upcoming low cost underground h

Arafura Resources Nolans Project: Driving the Future of Rare Earths

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

With the announcement from China, the world’s largest producer of rare earth elements, that they would be slashing exports by 35% in 2010, panic ensued and prices of rare earths rose dramatically. The unrealistic inflation has largely diminished now with the p

A History of Gold

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Since the dawn of mankind, humans have had a long relationship with gold. As one of the most valuable materials on earth, mankind has long used gold in many diffeernt ways. If you have 5 minutes to spare, have a scroll through the lovely infograph below and learn about its unique

The Value of the Prospector

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This is a fun piece for all our readers. It was sent to Mining IQ by Stan Sudol of the Republic of Mining last week and we thoroughly enjoyed the read. Thanks for sending it over Stan! Its interesting to see a historical perspective of t

Gold Mining & Supply [INFOGRAPH]

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Mankind has had a long love affair for Gold. Whether it's using gold as a currency or for decorative purposes, Gold's role in society has been wide-reaching and vast. This infograph shows what the global gold mining industry looks like and how demand and supply work. It also

Mine Forced to Stop Operations to Cut Dust

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A Hunter Valley mine says it has been forced to halt operations on a daily basis to avoid producing excess dust. Mount Arthur Coal Mines says it is serious about addressing community concerns surrounding the air quality in the Upper Hunter. Following a spate of unpreceden

Mining in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Much like Australia, around two-thirds of African nations have experienced rapid growth due to a mining boom over the last few years. Between 2000 and 2008, the value of natural resource revenues in Africa rose more than six-fold from AUD $39 billion to $240 billion. With t

Mining towns and the rise of the transient workforce

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Future of Work, a series from The Conversation that looks at the ongoing evolution of the workplace. Today, QUT’s Alison McIntosh outlines the social, cultural and economic challenges posed by transient workers in mining communities. Global demand

8 Ways to Improve Operational KPIs in the Mining Industry

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As all planners in the open pit mining industry know, one of the biggest challenges in your day to day job is not getting the mine plan written down, it’s the adherence of other operational departments to the plan. A keyway to get other departments’ buy in to a mine plan is

Top 10 Movies in Mining [Continued]

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

New Law in Bolivia Protects Nature, Hurts Mining Industry

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A new law has been passed in Bolivia which grants nature equal rights to humans. The “Law of Mother Earth,” agreed upon by Bolivia’s politicians and social organizations, is the first of its kind to put Nature and Humans on even ground. Bolivian mineral deposits are now

11 Things you should know about Rare Earths and Strategic Metals

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

11 Things you should know about Rare Earths Rare earth elements change through time in small quantities (ppm, parts per million), so their proportion can be used for geochronology and dating fossils Rare earth cerium is actually the 25

Zero Harm Management - Aim for the Stars to Achieve the Moon

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Zero Harm Management – Aim for the Stars and Achieve the Moon? There has been considerable debate in mining industry forums recently about zero-harm management, its definition, its impact and its value, but with quite a significant component of it seemi

The Resource Rant - This month from The Resource Channel

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

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Caterpillar Reports Best Third-Quarter Sales and Profit in History

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

PEORIA, Ill., Oct. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced third-quarter 2012 sales and revenues of $16.445 billion, a 5-percent increase from third-quarter 2011 sales and revenues of $15.716 billion. Profit per sha

Managing Biosecurity Risks in the Resources and Energy Sector

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The resources and energy sector in Australia is booming; at the end of April 2012, over 98 major resource projects were at an advanced stage of development with estimated capital expenditure of $260.8 billion 1 . New capital expenditure in the mining industry tota

Site Stability Challenges in Underground Mines

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Fernando Fernandez a Geotechnical Superintendent at Rio Tinto. Ahead of the Ground Control in Mining 2012 event , Mining IQ spoke to him about underground mines, ground control safety and worst ca

How the Mining Industry Feels About the US Presidential Election

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Barack Obama’s chances of being re-elected as the President of the United States hinges on winning over blue-collar voters in Midwestern states - many of which have with a strong affinity with mining. In particular, in states like Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Kansas, the coal mining

Minerals Processing Plant of the Year - Finalists Revealed on Australian Mining

Sun, 04 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

An ever increasing burden on project costs and timeframes, as well as growing pressures to maximise limited resources mean that it has never been more critical for Project Managers, Process Engineers, Risk Managers and Mechanical Engineers to work effectively and efficien

World's Top 5 Mine Rescues

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The technical difficulty of the on-going Chile mine rescue may put it in the history books for some time as the most impressive mining rescue. Many of the miners have now emerged from their enclave mo

The History of Silver In One Image

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

There's nothing like a good infograph that presents information in a digestible format. So when it's an infograph about about one of the most used metals - silver - we knew we had to share it with you. Silver may often be seen as Gold's underrated sister, but its use in

Coal Industry in Africa: An Interview with Editor of AfriCoal Energy Review

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Xavier Prevost is a Senior Coal Analyst at XMP Consultant as well as the editor of AfriCoal Energy Review, a monthly review covering events and information related to the South African, and the African coal industry in general. It is the only publication produced in South Africa

Top 10 Movies about Mining

Sun, 28 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Hollywood and mining are two words you rarely see together, but the truth is, mining has all the elements of a solid narrative; it’s got drama, greed, conflict and of course, the ultimate debate about mankind versus nature. Here, we’ve collected what we think are the top

Mine Export Infrastructure Discussed in South Australia

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

As the BHP Billiton Olympic Dam mine expansion experience delays, the Chamber of Mines and Energy has urged the South Australian Government to concentrate on investing in infrastructure to help smaller miners. The Chamber's chief executive Jason Kuchel said infrastructure like d

Advancing Mining Production in Russia - Insights from Mining IQ

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In this interview with Igor Epshteyn, Head of Mining at JSC Polymetal Engineering, he shed some first-hand insight into how Russian mining companies are managing their IT technology and what they need to learn from other mining countries to advance their production. <

Mining Crisis: Emotional Management and Debriefing

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

During a time of crisis, many emotions occur simultaneously - the feeling of surprise and shock, the fear of the unexpected and the urgency to manage and mitigate any risks. All of this can be overwhelming and highlight the need for leadership teams to manage the emotions of staff

Mining Companies Not Using Geographical Information Systems to Full Potential

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Ahead of his appearance at GIS Mining and Exploration conference 2012 , Ben Somerville, Spatial Systems Manager at Thiess spoke to Mining IQ about why he thinks mining companies are not using

Queensland to Recommence Uranium Mining

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Queensland Government announced yesterday that uranium mining would recommence in the state, overturning a ban which has lasted since 1982. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman said strong support for the uranium industry by the Federal Government had helped in the decision.

Breathe Easy: Underground Ventilation

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Gary Thorinson has travelled the world, and visited mines on nearly every continent. The ABC Ventilation Systems director has seen the best and the worst, and watched the industry grow and change over the years. After recently visi

Fraser Institute Survey of Mining Companies

Sun, 21 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The Go-To Global Rankings for Mining Investment The Fraser Institute, Canada’s leading public policy think-tank, conducts an annual global survey of mining industry executives and managers to rank jurisdictions around the world based on their attractiv

Perspectives for Natural Resources Investors: Another Yarn from Oz…

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This story was first published on MiningMaven. You can find it here. The Efficient Markets Hypothesis, Molecules of Mayhem

Industry Survey - Mining Output Optimisation

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mining IQ would like to invite you to take part in a short industry survey, with the purpose of preparing for the

Mineral Processing: Innovations and Challenges

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

As part of the lead up to the Mineral Processing Plant Design and Construction event to be held from the 13 - 15 November in Brisbane, Queensland, Mining IQ interviewed Iztok Livik, Stream Leader at the Minerals Down Under

Top Ten Most Controversial Miners

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Top Ten Most Controversial Miners ***(scroll down to see top ten list) The mining industry has always been one to attract controversy. And the last few years, with developments expanding as commodity prices soar, hav

Our Upcoming Weird and Wonderful World of Mining

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

We’ve been working hard here at Mining IQ to create a collection of impressive, mind-boggling and down-right strange facts about mining, and today, we're unveiling a teaser of our hard work. We’re calling this collection the ‘Weird and Wonderful World of Mining

Vodka, Airag and Natural Resources – a Winning Combination

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

This piece first appeared on the Willis Group Blog by Steve Higginson, Mining Practice Leader, Willis , and has been republished with permission.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Mining in 2012

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Since its widespread adoption in the mining industry in the 1990s, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been a constantly evolving concept. Whilst its origins were a direct result of environmental scandals, the industry has since embraced CSR. “The sh

Australia needs to act on conflict minerals

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Last month, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), responsible for regulating capital markets, ruled in favour of laws prohibiting the use of “conflict minerals” . The new regulation

Should Malaysia bear the burden of Australian radioactive waste?

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The radioactive waste generated by an Australian-owned rare earth extraction factory in Malaysia has generated a firestorm of controversy. The factory – the world’s largest – is owned by Lynas Corporation , and will extra

Drill and Blast: How to Achieve Cost Effectiveness and ROI

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In the modern world of mining where, as some would say, the “art” of the deployment of explosive materials (commonly known as blasting) is often seen as being alchemic in nature by those unfamiliar and/or a science by the professional blasting engineer. Th

Swimming with Sharks……a Yarn from Oz

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

I must have been an odd sort of teenager as I loved to read newspapers, a fact which no doubt led to my first job as a cadet journalist with ‘The News’. This Adelaide newspaper was then the sole media asset of Rupert Murdoch, and upon which he built the News Corpo

Ivory Coast Plans 19% Windfall Tax on Gold Miners

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Last week gold prices shot up to a six-month high of $1,772.11USD per ounce, not far off February’s all-time high of $1,790 per ounce. The jump was a result of a US Federal Reserve launched stimulus program, which stated that they would continue to buy assets as long as

Controversial Mining Companies - Under the Microscope

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Controversial Mining Companies - Under the Microscope September 20, 2012 by Jack Caldwell Totalmining at this

Mozambique Coal Mining - Boom or Bust for Indial Steelmaker

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Indian steelmaker Jindal Steel will begin operations at its Mozambique coal mine on September 1 2012. Jindal Steel will join existing operating mines under Vale and Rio Tinto in the country’s coal-rich Tete region. The southern African c

All Our Drillers Have Gone to Africa

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Boutique drill producer XDR says Australia's drilling industry is in decline and most companies are heading to Afr

What to do when you are all mining the same talent pool?

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

What to do when you are all mining the same talent pool? If we are to believe what we read in the newspapers, the mining and resources sector has never had it so good. While other Australian indu

The days of drill and blast are over: AngloGold

Sun, 19 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

When Apple launched the iPad, it didn't just alter the numbers spinning about on its profit line, it changed the technology industry. And if

Mine Rescue and Emergency Management - Trapped miners in New Zealand gold mine

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mine Rescue and Emergency Management - Trapped miners in New Zealand gold mine Last week saw the 2 nd serious mining incident in New Zealand in the last year. Thankfully – the severity and loss of life that shocked us all post the

The end of Mining RECRUITMENT agencies?

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

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Interview Extract: Mine Contracting at BHP

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT

With an increasingly competitive marketplace, global considerations for project stakeholders and an ever consistent emphasis on efficiency, successfully developing and managing evermore complex projects requires a

BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto Not Worried About Chinese Contracts

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

There is an air of mystery surrounding China, particularly when it comes to demand for iron ore. Recent reports suggest that China has defaulted on a number of iron ore contracts, but the reasons behind China’s reluctant behaviour are not entirely clear. Some analysts fe

Open Cut Mine Planning: Plan Early for Effective Restoration

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

In the past, open cut mining has left behind a barren area devoid of any vegetation, soil, fauna and eroded slopes consisting of overburdened material and water with heavy sediment. From unplanned mining operations, huge amounts of waste product have been dumped in adjacent areas and

Mining IQ Member Profile: Stuart Wearing, Underground Mine Manager, Sunrise Gold Dam Mine / AngloGold Ashanti

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mining IQ recently interviewed Stuart Wearing. Stuart holds the position of Underground Mine Manager at the Sunrise Gold Dam Mine with AngloGold Ashanti. In this interview Stuart speaks frankly about the challenges and opportunities ahead for the mining industry as well&n

Mining in West Africa - A Whole New World

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

One of the biggest new stories in the mining industry is the prospect of developing West Africa. And plenty of Australian companies are taking notice. One country in particular, Burkin

Mergers & Acquisitions in Mining - An Update from Mining IQ

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

There has been plenty of noise around mergers and acquisitions in the mining sector recently with the takeover of Xtrata by Glencore International Plc. There is a general feel in the marke

Australian Mining Industry Update - Mining IQ Overview of Key Challenges

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mining IQ recently interviewed our inhouse Portfolio Director - Mining and Resources, Francesca De Michele, on her thoughts on current challenges relating to the broader mining industry in Australia. Francesca commented on challenges within specific categories of m

Designing and Implementing the Tube Bundle Hut at Wambo Coal

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mining IQ recently spoke with Alex Mackay, Ventilation Officer at Peabody Energy's Wambo Coal site , about the design and installation of their own Tube Bundle Hut. Alex discusses the process involved in designing a new product and how

Water Management within the Mining Industry - An Update on the Challenges

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Our planet is facing a real crisis in water resources. Climate change and population increases are changing the balance of supply and demand. According to predictions, by 2030 the world’s population will be over 8.1 billion. Since 1950, the need for water has trebled and it wi

Queensland Backing Away from Harmonised Safety Mining Laws

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Queensland has expressed strong doubts about the harmonised mining laws. Why? Because, the Minister says Qld already has the best laws and the best record - Minister for Natural Resources and Mines Andrew Cripps said (NOTE 1) : “Many shar

Emergency Planning and Response - A Training Update from Minara Resources

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mining IQ recently interviewed Mark Leach, Emergency Services and Security Coordinator, for Minara Resources, Murrin Murrin. Mark spoke frankly about the appropriate use of training for emergency response situations and how to ensure that emergency services officers are prepared for a

Drill and Blast in Brazil - An Update from Vale

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Drill and Blast Technology Update from Vale in Brazil Mining IQ recently interviewed Marco Antônio Braga, Exploration Manager of Ferrous and Henry Galbiatti, General Manager of Exploration of Ferrous and Management, about Vale’s

Where do you see the Mining Industry Heading in the Next 2-3 Years?

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Where do you see the mining industry heading in the next 2-3 years? Mining IQ recently started a discussion on LinkedIn by posing the question, “Where do you see the mining industry heading in t

Is Spot Cooling for Underground Coal Mines the Next Big Thing?

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Heat management has long been a critical OHS issue for many underground coal mines, and the use of spot cooling systems maybe the biggest and most important technological advancement yet for the industry. One mine at the forefront of this is North Goonyella Coal located in the north

Mining skills shortage predicted to worsen

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The skills shortage currently facing the Australian mining and utilities sector is set to worsen, as skilled job vacancies set to soar with 96 resource and ene

Calling all Job Seekers: 2012 Australian Mining Projects Guide for Job Seekers

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Australia now has a total 456 projects in the construction pipeline with 272 of those already committed and/or under construction, with a combined value of $424b. Another 184 projects are in the pipeline awaiting Final Investment Decision. Conservative estimations a

FIFO - The Insider's Story

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

FIFO - The Insiders Story A commenter on this blog once asked: “What is it like to live in a fly-in, fly-out mining camp?” Here is my answer; it is based on a recent trip and three-day stay in a norther

Australia's Resources Sector Continues to Set New Records

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Investment in Australia's resources sector continues to set new records according to recent figures from the Bureau of Resources and Energy Economics (BREE). These fi

Searching for Best Practice Maintenance Strategies on a Small-Scale Coal Enterprise

Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mochamad Rafiq, Plant Manager at PT. Mandala Karya Prima , Indonesia, speaks to Mining IQ, about how to go about finding a suitable strategy for best practice maintenance strategies on a small-scale coal enterprise. He also shares his exper

Advancements in Exploration Technology: An Exploration Companies Perspective

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mining IQ recently interview Neil Richardson, P. Geo. Chief Operating Officer . In this interview Neil speaks frankly about new advancements in exploration technology as well as the impact of VTEM on their current projects.

What's next for Hard Assets and Metal Prices?

Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

A Reflection on Hard Assets At a recent Hard Assets Conference in New York many attendees were wondering about the future of precious metals as a hedge against uncertainty. The future of fundamental metals, like copper – needed to build infrastructure in coun

Mining Copper: VMS Ventures shares insights into Copper Pricing and Global Mining Markets

Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mining Copper, Copper Pricing and the Impact of China's Demand for Copper Mining IQ recently interview Rick Mark, CEO and Chair of VMS Ventures. In this interview Rick speaks frankly about the state of play with mining

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