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Curtin University researchers develop economical mining drilling technique
Researchers at Curtin University have developed a new coiled tube drilling rig to help carry out mineral exploration at a...
Read moreBIS Shrapnel says Australian mining investment is set for 40% drop
A new report from BIS Shrapnel has predicted that the mining sector's share of the Australian national economy will continue...
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East Africa emerging as a hotspot for oil and gas exploration
East Africa is now becoming a hotspot for gas exploration, replacing Nigeria with large volumes of oil and gas...
Read moreEPA conditionally approves Rio Tinto’s $3.5bn Koodaideri iron ore mine
The Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has recommended for approval Rio Tinto's $3.5bn open cut iron ore mine in...
Read moreIndia plans to issue mining licences through auctions
The Government of India is planning to issue mining licences through auctions in order to improve transparency in mineral resources...
Read moreMining investment rise generated fewer jobs in New South Wales, says report
Mining companies in New South Wales have employed 1,967 fewer workers in 2013 to 2014 compared with the previous year,...
Read moreRio Tinto and Sinosteel to extend Channar Mining JV for second time
Rio Tinto and Sinosteel have signed a heads of agreement to advance negotiations for a second extension to the Channar...
Read moreErdene starts resource drilling at Altan Nar project in Mongolia
Erdene Resource Development has begun resource definition drilling programme at its wholly owned Altan Nar gold-polymetallic project in the Tien...
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South Africa’s mining output grows by 5.3 percent
South Africa’s mining output has tremendously grown by a notable 5.3 percent this year. This has been boosted by...
Read moreAdani secures funding for $7bn Carmichael mine project in Australia
Adani Enterprises $7bn coal mine, rail and port project in Queensland, Australia, has received a loan of up to $1bn...
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