Construction of Working Gateway project is on course to start in 2021 after the appointment of Coplan, which specialties in local authority mixed-use schemes, as the borough council’s development partner. Read More;
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Jan
07
The price of copper ended 2017 near a four-year high of $3.30 a pound ($7,260 per tonne) extending the bull run in the red metal for a second year. Measured from its multi-year lows struck at the beginning of 2016, copper has gained more than 70% in value. Read... read more →
Jan
07
Automation and smart solutions are fast becoming a reality in the world of mining and boosting productivity along the way. Read More;
Jan
07
Houston-area training and vocational centers are struggling to meet demand for skilled construction workers in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, the Houston Chronicle reports. Read More;
Jan
07
1990- For the first time in 800 years, the Leaning Tower of Pisa is closed to the public to begin restoration on the tower’s famous tilt.
Jan
07
The latest monthly survey of construction purchasing managers indicates an uneven recovery in business activity at the end of 2017. There was a solid rise in residential building but the commercial sector slowed again. Read more;
Jan
06
A new report by BMI Research states that based on project pipelines, Chile and Argentina will lead lithium production in coming years, with the bulk of new capacity coming online in 2019. Read the Mining.com article here
Jan
06
1942- The Pacific Clipper finishes the first flight around the world.
Jan
06
The City of London Corporation has revealed how the skyline is set to change in the Square Mile. To view article; Click
Jan
06
Newmont Mining Corporation has said its President and Chief Executive Officer, Gary J. Goldberg, has been honoured by his peers for outstanding contributions to the mining industry. Read more;