S. Africa campaigners jump all over Marikana killings report
They claim the official report on the police killing of 34 striking miners in 2012 is a "gross defamation" of those who died.
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Copper prices hit 6-year low, blame China
As high volatility in the Chinese stock-market reinforced worries of a dropping demand from the nation, the world’s top metals consumer.
These are the top business risks mining and metals firms face
Getting — and keeping — a social license to operate, as well as resource nationalism, remain among the top five business risks for the industry.
Aussie state change to mining rules could block planned projects — industry
But New South Wales says the proposed amendment would give social and environmental issues equal standing with the economic in decision making.
Iron ore prices going from bad to worse — below $50
The sustained losses place smaller miners back in the danger zone.
Tanzania puts former mining minister behind bars over gold deal
He was found guilty of issuing illegal tax exemptions to a gold audit firm, which cost the government millions of dollars in lost revenues.
South Africa’s main union rejects gold firms wage offer
Companies are keen to avoid a repeat of last year’s five-month platinum strike, but their ability to raise salaries is limited.
New mining code in Burkina Faso should not affect current operations — Iamgold
The code, which is yet to be formalized into law, respects clauses in existing deals, said the miner.
Mongolia to sell stake in its giant Tavan Tolgoi coal mine
The move is part of a plan to sell the government's holdings in 10 state-owned companies over this year and next to boost foreign investment and revive growth.
Australian coal miners attack China’s new testing system
They claim Beijing is using it to block imports and so favour its own struggling coal industry.
Southern Copper maps route to over 1M tonnes by 2029
Record earnings and Tia Maria progress underpin Southern Copper's plan to top one million tonnes of copper output.