June 2016

Alrosa gets own security force

Diamond giant will save Russian state millions each year when it takes over security duties at remote mines.

Frik Els | June 30, 2016 - 3:11 pm

Marc Faber: Holding gold is a ‘no brainer’

Brexit is a sideshow to the world economy, and gold remains an important asset in any portfolio, says Marc Faber, editor of the Gloom, Doom and Boom Report.

The Gold Report | June 30, 2016 - 3:06 pm

Battery Metals

June rainfall eases processing problems in China graphite hub

Pressures on the processing capacities of flake graphite producers in Shandong province – the second largest producing region in China – have been eased by rainfall which has improved access to water.

Benchmark Mineral Intelligence | June 30, 2016 - 1:43 pm

Precious Metals

Endeavour holds groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of Hounde construction with President of Burkina Faso

The ceremony celebrated an important milestone for both Endeavour and the government of Burkina Faso, as Hounde is expected to become the Company's flagship low-cost mine and a prominent mine within the country.

Globe Newswire | June 30, 2016 - 1:20 pm

Guardvant Opens 24/7 Remote Monitoring Center

OpGuard will be demonstrated at MINExpo International 2016, September 26-29, 2016 at Guardvant’s booth (South Hall – 27015).

Guardvant, Inc. | June 30, 2016 - 9:34 am

ALROSA to establish own security service

PJSC ALROSA, the world leader in diamond mining, has announced that it was authorized to establish a departmental security service to protect the Company's production facilities.

ALROSA | June 30, 2016 - 9:32 am

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Gold’s Brexit rally must not go to waste

As Brexit gives an extra boost to the gold price’s strong showing this year, the real question is how to use the much-needed financial respite to make South African mines more sustainable

SRK Consulting | June 30, 2016 - 9:27 am

Altaaqa Global and Caterpillar team up to power Cameroon and empower locals through Customer Development Program

The program through Caterpillar University helps solve Cameroon’s energy challenge while facilitating the transfer of engineering and advanced technical knowledge to local professionals at state-of-the-art 50 MW project

Altaaqa Global | June 30, 2016 - 9:21 am

Education

Disciplines unite at Wits to prepare mining for the 21st century

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) will house the school’s Digital Mine project – already well advanced in developing a mock mine within the Chamber of Mines building on Wits University’s West Campus – and a college network to develop 21st century skills at artisan and technician level.

The Wits Mining Institute (WMI) | June 30, 2016 - 9:14 am

Base Metals

Newmont selling Indonesian unit for $1.3 billion

With the sale, Newmont is offloading its Batu Hijau mine, Indonesia’s the second-biggest copper and gold operation.

Cecilia Jamasmie | June 30, 2016 - 3:48 am

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