Search for four missing workers trapped at Russia’s Alrosa mine fails
Water level makes it "too risky" for rescuers to try accesing area where miners were believed to be when the accident happened.
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CHARTS: Mining once again one of biggest drivers of US economy
Value added brought by the mining sector grew by more than 21% in the first three months of the year — the largest increase since the fourth quarter of 2014.
UK lithium start-up gets $1.3 million to build new mine in Cornwall
Claims that Cornwall is sitting on a multibillion-dollar lithium bonanza will soon be tested as newcomer Cornish Lithium has now enough money to start exploring the region.
Alrosa to keep 2017 output target unchanged despite Mir accident
The world’s top diamond producer by output in carats still expects to produce about 39 million carats this year.
Stellar Diamonds extends sale of Guinea assets, refinances loan
The diamond miner decided to offload those units to focus on its Tongo-Tonguma project in Sierra Leone, which has the potential to generate earnings of $45 million a year.
Anglo Asian soars after boosting reserves at Ugur gold project
Azerbaijan's top gold producer will begin production there next month.
Mining industry can now predict opposition to projects before it’s too late
Chalkstone was born out of counter-insurgency tactics used by troops in Afghanistan, but its unique methodology is now being used by miners, which can map-out power structures and counter the potentially crippling risk of strikes and political opposition.
Warnings for safety violations at newly opened coal mine in Canada pile up — report
Donkin coal mine, in Cape Breton, has had at least 10 compliance orders and 29 warnings since it began producing in February, a report claims.
Lucara Diamond lowers output target for the year, but pays divvy
The Canadian diamond miner now expects to produce between 265,000 carats and 285,000 carats, compared with the previously targeted 290,000-310,000 carats.
South Africa’s Gold Fields sells Darlot mine in Australia for $15 million
The buyer, Perth-based Red 5, is also acquiring Saracen Mineral Holdings' King of the Hills mine.
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia
Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.