Strike hits BHP's Escondida copper mine

Having trouble viewing this email?  View online Mining News Digest Tuesday 23 September 2014 Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium Thousands of workers begin strike at world's biggest copper mine Close to 2,800 miners at Chile's Escondida mine, jointly owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, did not show up for work Monday morning, iddling a 1.2 million tonnes a year operation. read » The Mining Industry is Changing Sponsor Digest Post Hear What Industry Experts Have to Say To address economic and productivity challenges, the mining industry is undergoing fundamental changes. Do you know how it will change – and are you ready for it? Read the Special Report on Mining Innovation to hear about the state of the mining industry and the role new and innovative software technologies will play to help it meet its challenges. Download this free Report to learn: • What you can do now to affect positive change • How technology will transform operational productivity • How one company doubled production and reduced costs 44% Download Report Baffinland Iron Ore begins mining in Canada's Nunavut The ore mined will be shipped during the open water season of 2015. read » Newmont gets permit to restart Indonesia copper exports this week The announcement marks the end of a long-dragged dispute between the Colorado-based miner and Southeast Asian nation. read » ALROSA president resigns for health reasons Vice-president becomes acting president. read » Coal revival cripples Germany's $130 billion green drive Germany's energy revolution —or "Energiewende"— has so far added more than $134 billion to the country's power bills. read » New toxic spill reported at Mexican copper mine So far Grupo Mexico has been charged with more than $3 million in fines, and could face more. read » Veolia's Sulfate Reduction Process Proves Efficient, Fast and Cost Effective Sponsor Digest Post The proprietary process, developed by Veolia Water Technologies, responds to increasingly stringent regulations limiting sulfates in surface water discharges as well as increased mining industry interest in the reuse of mine water for beneficial purposes. The improved method lowers sulfate levels in mine water effluent below 100 mg/l, generating a clean water effluent for reuse or discharge. EduMine Live Courses Sponsor Digest Post Extend your training by learning from industry experts in real time! Join the growing number of people who have chosen EduMine to advance their careers in mining. Practical Geostatistics Valuation of Mineral Projects based on Technical and Financial Modelling Open Pit Slope Design and Implementation Groundwater Modelling for Mining For more topics click here. Electricity consumers have spoken in 2014 Consumer opinions favoring coal are now clearer than ever: The demand for coal to fuel electricity generators remains on the rise to satisfy this greater need in the U.S., much to the chagrin of Obama followers. read » Royal Mint launches online dealing account … in gold The Royal Mint is encouraging the public to become gold investors with the launch of an online bullion trading service. read » Featured Mining Investment Opportunity view more » Read more news on MINING.com » Home     Gold     Coal     Copper     Iron Ore     Oil Sands     Rare Earth     Silver     Uranium About Us   |  Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   |  Contact Us   |  Advertise This email was sent to you by InfoMine Inc. Suite 900, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3B6 | +1 604 683 2037 | cem@infomine.com. Please visit cem.infomine.com for more information. Copyright InfoMine. You are receiving this email because the email address fernandoqueens@gmail.com was subscribed to the MINING.com email list "Mining News Digest". You may unsubscribe at any time. The information contained in “Mining News Digest” is collected from a variety of sources on a “best intentions” basis. InfoMine Inc. makes no representation or offers no warranty with respect to the adequacy of the information for any particular purpose. Any information presented in “Mining News Digest” is not a solicitation to purchase or acquire any securities. Use of this service is an acceptance of this disclaimer. Visit our web site to read our complete disclaimer.