Cameco Corp. (TSX:CCO) says it's ready to seek out potential acquisitions now that falling uranium spot prices have made the possibility of a purchase "more reasonable." read more »
OceanaGold Corporation is ignoring an order by the local governor to stop work at its Didipio copper-gold project in the Philippines after the country's government assured it the decree was incorrect. read more »
Mining profits in British Columbia fell by nearly half in 2007 due to a drop in coal prices, reduced shipments and the impact of the soaring Canadian dollar, but rising coal and metal prices and increased investments are expected to reverse that trend this year. read more »
BHP Billiton Ltd shares hit a record high today amid speculation that Rio Tinto Ltd's largest shareholder, Chinese state-owned aluminium giant Chinalco, was preparing to take a stake in the rival miner. read more »
The devastating earthquake in China's Sichuan Province has not affected Sino Gold Ltd's Jinfeng gold mine but it is yet confirm whether families of workers have been injured. read more »
Global zinc giant Zinifex today showed the value of its decision last year to step up exploration near its mining and mineral processing facilities in Australia. A new name in the company’s resource inventory is Tasmania.
Mining Field: Ventilation and Air ConditioningArea: Mine Air Heating (Rule#356)
To avoid icing during winter months, a downcast hoisting shaft should have the air heated to at least 50C. (410 F.). A fresh air raise needs only 1.50C. (350 F.).
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