New variety of hard-to-find mineral discovered in England
The last time a vein of Blue John Stone, a legendary semi-precious mineral, was discovered was in the in the XIX century.
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Metals heading for worst week of 2015
Metals from copper to aluminum fell again Friday, and were heading for their worst week of the year, after data showed Chinese factory activity shrinking at the fastest pace since 2009.
Small, ancient diamonds reveal seawater key for precious gems formation
Scientists from Canada, the U.S. and the U.K believe ancient sea water helped to the formation of diamonds hundreds of kilometres underground.
Metso to shut mining equipment plant in Pennsylvania next year
The closure, part of a major business restructuring, will affect about 80 people currently employed at the plant.
New study says Energy East Pipeline would hurt whales
Report claims that noise from tanker traffic causes heightened levels of stress for the North Atlantic right whale, hindering the mammal’s ability to communicate.
Eldorado Gold to take legal action against Greece over mine halt
The company warned it would take authorities to court after Greece’s energy ministry halted production at the company’s Skouries gold and copper mine.
Decision in Rio Tinto’s case against Vale over Simandou imminent— report
New York court must decide by September whether or not it accepts Vale and BSGR request to dismiss the lawsuit that claims they conspired to steal Rio's rights over the asset.
Greece halts operations at Canada’s Eldorado Gold mine
The government is suspending activity at Eldorado's Skouries mine, saying the company has violated some terms.
Glencore stock getting hammered as China slowdown, commodities rout hit profit
The world's leading commodity trader stock slumped to a record low Wednesday after it revealed it swung to a steep first-half loss of $676 million.
Canadian miner profit hit by Codelco’s striking contractors, snow storm
Cerro Grande said the events had adversely impacted operations at its Pimenton mine in Chile, and will have a negative impact on its fourth fiscal quarter, ending Sept. 30, 2015.
First Quantum credit outlook improves on Cobre Panama progress
S&P has revised the miner’s rating to positive from negative on improved liquidity and a likely 2026 restart of its key copper mine.
