Canada’s Saskatchewan second only to Finland as world’s top mining destination
The potash and oil-rich province was placed at the top of the Fraser Institute's annual rank of mining companies.
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Australia’s Hunter Valley coal’s health bill more than $460m a year
The figure, estimated by doctors, is based on the health costs and lost productivity from coal-related respiratory and cardiac issues.
All workers rescued at Harmony’s mine, but profit to take a hit
The mine, Harmony's single largest gold producer, will likely remain closed for an indefinite period while a probe is held.
Zambia eases tax rules, to start refund talks on a ‘company-by-company basis’
The new rules only apply to future payments and not amounts already owed.
Russia opens its largest coal mine
The Arshanovsky open cut mine is expected to yield 10 million tonnes of coal a year once at full capacity.
Chile’s Codelco likely to buy Anglo’s unwanted copper assets — report
Anglo’s assets up for grabs include three mines and a smelter valued at $1 billion.
About 100 miners trapped underground, 400 rescued at Harmony Gold’s mine
Specially trained rescue teams continue their efforts to save the remaining employees, said the company.
Seabed mining dreams shattered by New Zealand latest decision
The country's refusal of a deep sea mining venture off its coast has cast a shadow over the emerging mining practice.
Charges against former Uralkali CEO dropped, potash price war imminent
While criminal charges against Vladislav Baumgertner, former Uralkali CEO, were ditched, he may face further damages claims as part of the so-called potash case.
Coal mine blast kills eight, traps 40 in Pakistan
After methane gas explosion triggered a collapse in a coal mine located about 145 km. off the provincial capital of Quetta.
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.
