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Upcoming Events

AMA Sponsored Sundowners

Come meet the AMA committee at a sponsored Mining Sundowners event and get more information about future events and how to join the AMA. We look forward to seeing you on 30th May at the Glassblower pub, 40-42 Glasshouse Street, London, W1B 5JY.

Members only event - Metals Outlook - 13th June 2013

In an AMA Members-Only event IntierraRMG, the international metals and mining consultants, will present a near term outlook for metals focusing on the macroeconomics of China and the nearterm prospects for copper and iron ore. Starting at 17:00 on 13th June. To be held at Control Risks, Cottons Centre, Cottons Lane, London, SE1 2QG

IntierraRMG Mining On Top: Africa - 20% discount for AMA Members

Mining on Top - Africa In partnership with the Commonwealth Business Council and UK Trade & Investment, Mining On Top: Africa – London Summit; Sharing the benefits of the commodity boom – bringing together key government officials, senior mining representatives, investors and service providers to create a greater understanding and improve the social and economic outcomes of African mining. AMA Members receive 20% discount - please enter discount code AMA2013 while booking

Previous Events

Gold: the bulls versus the bears - May 15th 2013

Gold: the bulls versus the bears The Association of Mining Analysts, Women in Mining (UK) and Applied Earth Science Division of IOM3 invite you to their first Mining Industry Debate. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE: 15TH MAY 2013 at 5pm sharp, followed by drinks and canapés Spaces are limited so please confirm your place soon.

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Industry News by Mineweb

Latest versions of Micromine and Geobank software launched

New versions. incorporating many new features, of the Micromine and Geobank geological data management and exploration and mine design software programs, have been launched

Australian commodity investment boom peak a good thing – Russell

Clyde Russell argues the tapering off in investment sooner than previously forecast lessens the chances of a major boom-bust outcome, similar to that which has plagued previous commodity cycles.

KGHM wins part of Rio Tinto Kennecott tender

KGHM has won the first part of a tender to supply the Kennecott copper smelter after a rockslide shuttered the nearby Bingham Canyon mine last month.

Grasberg mine tragedy jogs memories of supply shortfall

The tunnel collapse near Freeport’s Grasberg mine is drawing comparisons with a 2003 landslide at the mine that helped trigger a surge in copper prices.

Barrick Gold weighs fewer mines to add profits

“Being more profitable is better than being bigger,” said CEO Jamie Sokalsky yesterday at the Bloomberg Canada Economic Summit in Toronto.

Tunnel collapse investigations must be complete before workers return – Union

A trade union leader at Freeport McMoRan’s Indonesian copper mine said the investigation into the tunnel collapse that killed 28 people must be completed before workers return.

SA finance minister says compromise needed to end mine disputes

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says companies, the government and labour unions need to compromise to end disputes that are halting South African mines.

Newcrest exploration license declared void by NSW court

Newcrest has held the exploration license over the land near its Cadia Valley gold operations, southwest of Orange in Australia, since 1991.

Iron ore, copper, gold, potash to drive Canadian 2013 exports-EDC

Iron ore shipments, strong copper production and a 20% increase in Ontario’s gold output are expected to give a huge boost to Canada’s exports, advises Canada’s export credit agency.

Thick, high-grade silver ore shoot grows for Fortuna

Over the past few months Fortuna Silver has demonstrated substantial width and grade to an extension of its Trinidad zone at the San Jose silver mine in Mexico.