EPA faces first lawsuit over Colorado mine spill
The state of New Mexico also plans to sue the owners of two Colorado mines that were the source of the massive spill.
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Fresh setback for Gabriel Resources in Romania, Rosia Montana named historic site
The decision grants Rosia Montana protection from industrial activities, including mining.
Ecuador, Lundin Gold reach agreement to develop Fruta del Norte
Lundin will pay Ecuador an advance royalty of $65 million. In exchange, the miner won’t be charged a windfall tax until it recovers its development investment.
Two years of emails from EPA employee responsible for Pebble mine rejection lost — report
Northern Dynasty Minerals, parent company of the Pebble mine proponent, disappointed at the narrow scope and limited findings of government probe.
Greece won’t negotiate with Eldorado unless it resumes operations
Environment and Energy Minister, Panos Skourletis, said the company must recall its decision to halt work at most of its sites before any dialogue between the two sides can begin.
Rio Tinto freezes all pay for 2016 as commodities rout bites
Chief executive Sam Walsh told employees he expected 2016 to be "an even tougher year" than the last.
China, Russia lead central banks gold buying spree
The nations were once again the biggest buyers, with China adding 21 tonnes and Russia 22 tonnes in November to their respective reserves.
South32 mulls acquisition of Anglo’s $1bn business in Brazil
Company is said to have sent out requests to investment banks as it seeks to hire an adviser to assist in the bidding process for Anglo American's niobium and phosphate business in Brazil.
US coal miners’ struggles at dawn of 20th century not too far from today’s
Documentary to air Jan. 26 on PBS tells the story of how coal miners came together in a protracted struggle for their rights.
President Obama to revamp coal industry, calls miners to ‘invest in the future’
In his final State of the Union address, Obama said companies leasing coal and oil rights on federal land should pay more for the effects those fuels have on climate change.
Savannah nears full ownership of Barroso lithium lease
The Aldeia lease transfer would expand Barroso’s resource base as Savannah targets EU lithium supply and advances permitting.
