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A British renaissance?
The official opening of the Drakelands mine in Devon, southwest England, occurred on September 17
16 October 2015
MINE OF THE MONTH
Drakelands a hard act to follow
UK tungsten mine will be a durable producer, according to the developer
15 October 2015
COAL
Australian minister opens Whitehaven coal mine
Maules Creek opens with promises of local jobs, investment
02 September 2015
BASE METALS
Koniambo Nickel inaugurated
The Koniambo Nickel project in New Caledonia was officially inaugurated on November 17
20 November 2014
COAL
BHP Billiton opens Caval Ridge
BHP Billiton and its joint venture partner Mitsubishi have opened the US$3.4 billion Caval Ridge mine
13 October 2014
BASE METALS
First shipment from Sierra Gorda
The Sierra Gorda mine was officially inaugurated on October 1
03 October 2014
EQUIPMENT
Mt Webber mine opened
Atlas Iron has officially opened its Mt Webber mine in the Pilbara region
16 July 2014
EQUIPMENT
BHP Billiton opens Jimblebar mine
BHP Billiton has officially opened its new Jimblebar iron ore mine
23 April 2014
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