An order for three P&H 4100C BOSS electric shovels has been placed by Canadian Natural Resources. Canadian Natural will use the new P&H equipment for Phase 1 of its Horizon oil sands project in Alberta. This mine, expected to cost C$6.8 billion, will produce 110,000 bbl/d of light sweet synthetic crude oil, commencing the second half of […]

Recently, DRA Mineral Projects received a $2 million order from the Russian diamond miner Alrosa for three modular DMS plants for alluvial mining operations in the Republic of Yakutia in northern Siberia, near the Anabar river. The 50 t/h plants are designed to be compact enough to fit into open top containers while still allowing ease […]

According to metalsplace.com. the Afghanistan Ministry of Mines (MoM) has commenced the process that will lead to the tendering of the Aynak copper deposit for mining. According to Afghanistan’s Geological Survey and the British Geological Survey, the central portion of the Aynak copper deposit contains 240 Mt of ore with a grade of 2.3% Cu. […]

Miners operating in or planning to enter the resources sector in the Asia Pacific will face higher political risk factors than other geographies as a direct result of the impact on the region of globalization. This warning was issued by the Regional Underwriter, Political Risks, Chubb Insurance, Ms Ann Russell-Cook, addressing the Paydirt Asia Pacific Downunder Conference […]

Four US mineral mining companies have been awarded for their environmental and community outreach efforts by the Department of the Interior. The department has also honoured 11 US coal mines for exemplary efforts to reclaim mined land for beneficial uses and for attending to the needs of local communities. Further recognition was granted to 20 […]

Australian resources companies have been asked to lift their investment in Papua New Guinea’s mining sector as the country slashes its red tape to accelerate major new exploration and mine development projects. One of the biggest changes expected to increase the Australian impetus in its nearest neighbour is PNG’s review of its mining act - which […]