The total cost of environmental measures undertaken by MMC Norilsk Nickel in 2006 was 11% higher than in 2005, exceeding RUB7.5 billion, including RUB1.71 billion invested in air protection. The company’s top priorities in environment protection are:

Gradual reduction of air pollutant emissions, including sulphur dioxide and solids;
Gradual reduction of wastewater discharge into rivers, lakes, etc.;
Development […]

The National Mining Association’s (NMA) recently published 2006 Coal Producers Survey documents the nearly 3% jump in coal production seen in 2006 that bettered the record level set in 2005. Looking forward, the survey found coal producers believe production in 2007 will either equal or better the 2006 mark.
According to the survey, which examined preliminary […]

Xinhua News Agency reports that the local authorities of China’s Tibet Autonomous Region are set to ban the mining of gold, mercury, arsenic and peat to preserve mineral resources and protect the environment. ”Mercury and arsenic mining can pollute water supplies, peat mining can destroy wetlands and gold mining can ruin grasslands and rivers,” Wang Baosheng, […]

International Mining’s July issue includes a feature on Peru - issues for its mining industry and examination of some of the major projects. As we go to press, MinerAndina (www.minerandina.com) reports that the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM), as well as the Ministry of Production, are currently working on legislation that will promote metallurgical […]

Gemcom Software International has released Gemcom Minex 5.2, its software that supports the geology and mine planning needs of mining companies with stratified deposits. Developed in partnership with the mining industry, the software is employed by the world’s largest mining companies at their operations. Underground and open-pit operations use Minex to support surveying, mine planning and […]

True North Gems has received the World ruby and pink sapphire market size report from MVI Marketing. The company commissioned the report as part of the ongoing effort to establish an economic context to assist with the evaluation of the potential of the Fiskenaesset Ruby Property located on the southwest coast of Greenland.
Highlights of the […]