While the United Nations’ International Seabed Authority (ISA) in charge of issuing mineral exploration licences has granted 26 so far, Papua New Guinea remains the only country to have granted an operating permit for ocean floor mining. Click here to view full story;
Feb
21
Feb
21
The value of global mining and metals deals hit a four-year high in 2017, according to accountancy firm EY, boosted by a jump in money raised on stock exchanges to a six-year high. Click here to view full story;
Feb
21
As safety remains a top priority in the mining sector, increasing regulations and recommendations are placing an emphasis on the way that technology can improve operating practices and the move towards a target of zero harm. Click here to view full story;
Feb
21
1804- the world’s first locomotive runs for the first time in Wales.
Feb
21
Since opening its state-of-the-art service centre in Mackay, Queensland in March 2017, SEW-EURODRIVE has been working with its mining operator customers to ensure their gearboxes and drives are performing at optimum efficiency and safety. Click here to view full story;
Feb
20
Canada’s IAMGOLD Corp. (TSX IMG), (NYSE: IAG) has kicked off a feasibility study for its Côté Gold Project, located in the Abitibi gold belt in Ontario, and said a construction decision should be made in the first half of 2019. Click here to view full story;
Feb
20
The Mississippi Construction Education Foundation, in conjunction with the University of Southern Mississippi, invites eighth through 10th-graders to learn and explore the design and construction industry. Click Here to view full story
Feb
20
The Construction Enquirer Awards are back for 2018 – and they are bigger and better than ever. Click Here to view full story
Feb
20
1877- The first cantilever bridge in the United States is completed in Harrodsburg, Kentucky.
Feb
20
The Government has awarded £45m to councils to kick-start the building of thousands of new homes from Plymouth to Newcastle Click here to view full story;