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Andrew Topf
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Andrew Topf is an editor at MINING.com. With a background in newspaper and trade magazine reporting, Andrew specializes in writing about mining and commodities. He has written for the Black Press newspaper chain in British Columbia, Business in Vancouver, and Baum Publications.
Recent Articles
Ocean phosphate mine proposed
Posted on May 20, 2012
BusinessLive, in a feature article posted Saturday, presents a good summary of efforts made thus far to advance ocean mining.
Indian coal supply gap may widen after state-owned CIL exits foreign acquisition vehicle
Posted on May 20, 2012
India could have trouble closing a shortfall in the supply of coal, after the world's largest coal company pulled out of a consortium to help India buy overseas coal reserves, The Economic Times reports.
BHP's Australia coal miners returning to picket line
Posted on May 20, 2012
Workers at Australia's Bowen Basin coal mines, owned jointly by BHP Billiton and Mitsubishi, have once again given strike notice.
Golden Dory ups stake in Labrador iron deposit
Posted on May 18, 2012
Golden Dory Resources says it is increasing its stake in the Gabbro Lake iron ore deposit in Canada's Labrador Trough.
Pebble Mine would damage water, fish habitat: EPA
Posted on May 18, 2012
A report released today by the US EPA does not paint a favourable picture of the proposed Pebble Mine in Alaska.
Continental Coal to acquire half of Colombian coal mine
Posted on May 18, 2012
South African thermal coal producer Continental Coal is seeking to augment its coal assets with a property in Colombia. The ASX and AIM-listed company (ASX:CCC; AIM:COOL) said yesterday it has entered into a JV agreement to acquire a 50% interest …
India the next China? Don't bet on it, says BHP
Posted on May 18, 2012
Michael Pascoe, writing for the Sydney Morning Herald, hits on a little-reported theme gleaned from remarks by BHP Billiton chairman Jac Nasser this week in Sydney.
Coal miners rally against Biden in Ohio
Posted on May 17, 2012
Vice President Joe Biden, campaigning in Ohio, got a frosty reception from a group of coal miners opposed to the Obama Administration's anti-coal stance.
Aurizon discovers three new ore lenses at Casa Berardi
Posted on May 16, 2012
Canadian gold producer Aurizon Mines has discovered three new lenses at its Casa Berardi mine in northwestern Quebec.
BC mining industry earned extra $2 billion in 2011 on strength of coal, silver
Posted on May 16, 2012
The mining industry in British Columbia produced some healthy numbers in 2011, buoyed by high commodity prices and continued growth in mineral exploration, according to PwC’s annual BC Mining Survey.
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