Tackling mining corruption with tech in India Corruption, fraud and illegal mining are persistent problems for the mining industry in Indian states such as Goa, Karnataka… By Taylor
As the death toll rises, is Russia failing its coal miners? Russia’s coal mining industry is in mourning after a series of methane explosions at a mine near the northern… By Taylor
Gold prices on the rise: what does this mean for miners? Rising gold prices are providing a ray of light for a mining sector that is struggling to cope with… By Taylor
Walking the tightrope: Madagascar balances mining and the environment Madagascar is home to enormous nickel deposits and the giant Ambatovy mine, one of the largest mines and integrated… By Taylor
Innovate or perish: Austmine launches METS sector mentoring programme Australian mining equipment, technology and services association Austmine has launched the Innovation Mentoring in METS programme, which aims to… By Taylor
Oyu Tolgoi: light at the end of the tunnel? Mongolian mine Oyu Tolgoi is the largest undeveloped copper-gold mine in the world and has finally secured funding to… By Taylor
Keeping coal alive: the UK’s coal mining museum welcomes new director The National Coal Mining Museum of England has appointed Mike Benson, an ex-steel worker, as its new director, weeks… By Taylor