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Stornoway splashing $28.4 million for Renard engineering

Stornoway Diamond Corp will spend $28.4 million to advance its Renard diamond project in northern Quebec, the Vancouver-based company (TSX:SWY) announced yesterday.

MINING.com Editor | May 24, 2012 | 5:32 pm

Cloud-based solution for critical information in mining and engineering companies

Applicate’s RedEye™ is a Cloud-based drafting management solution designed to serve the needs of companies operating in the mining, energy and industrial arenas. This Australian developed technology quickly, securely and accurately increases productivity and efficiency across a wide range of industrial sites.

MINING.com Editor | May 24, 2012 | 4:10 pm

Back by popular request: Mobile Equipment Life Cycle Management

This two-day webcast will take place June 27-28, 2012 - and you can attend from anywhere! For more information or to register, see the course page. Register before May 28th to receive a 10% Early Bird discount!

MINING.com Editor | May 24, 2012 | 12:20 am

De Beers leading efforts to rescue illegal miners at abandoned mine

De Beers on Wednesday launched rescue efforts for diggers who have been trapped after an illegally excavated tunnel collapsed in the diamond giant's abandoned Namaqualand mining area.

MINING.com Editor | May 23, 2012 | 5:15 pm

Osisko’s Canadian Malartic returns to full operation, but fire damage to stock price is 25%

Osisko stock was down another 3.7% today despite the positive news and has now lost 25% of its value since the fire at the Quebec mine was first reported on May 9th.

MINING.com Editor | May 22, 2012 | 11:30 pm

Is post-Taylor diamond mining in Sierra Leone clean?

Charles Taylor, was convicted in April of war crimes for arming Sierra Leone's rebels in return for blood diamonds. Taylor is now awaiting sentencing and the BBC tries to find out if mining in the country is now “clean”.

MINING.com Editor | May 21, 2012 | 9:50 pm

This chart shows mini gold price rally could have legs

As hedge funds reduce bullish bets on bullion to 2008 levels, $1,100 an ounce is called ‘realistic’

“People were beginning to believe that gold can stand up against all crises, but the last six months proved that theory wrong.”

MINING.com Editor | May 21, 2012 | 9:25 pm

Kirkland Lake halts production after fire

No injuries or damage to company assets, but all production activities are halted until power is restored.

MINING.com Editor | May 21, 2012 | 8:14 pm

Big bullion bounceback

The sharp turnaround in sentiment in the bullion market has some asking whether the rally is a dead cat bounce or perhaps the last chance to buy before prices rocket.

MINING.com Editor | May 18, 2012 | 10:45 pm

Mongolia legislates caps on foreign investment

Mongolia is capping foreign investment in certain industries, including mining, in an attempt to keep profits inside the mineral-rich nation's borders.

MINING.com Editor | May 17, 2012 | 9:02 pm

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