Chile mulls making water desalination mandatory for miners
The measure would only be imposed to miners that consume more than 150 liters (40 gallons) of water per second.
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African miners to increase spending in 2015: survey
The report, based on responses from 108 buyers and decision-makers across 100 mines in 16 African countries, shows most plan to acquire equipment and maintenance services.
Centamin stock dives on below-expectations 2015 gold output forecast
The gold miner said it expected to produce 420,000 ounces at its only operating mine in Egypt this year, missing some analyst expectations.
India coal miners end nationwide strike
About half a million coal miners in India have called off a strike, removing the threat of widespread power outages and a crippling coal shortage.
Canadian court hands victory to First Nations in lawsuit against Rio Tinto
Quebec's highest court has refused to hear an appeal of a last year judgment that rejected a motion to dismiss the millionaire lawsuit against the miner's Iron Ore Co. of Canada (IOC).
Somalia ousts Chinese firm over alleged illegal mining
The firm is also said to have of caused civil turmoil and tensions in the region after introducing armed militia to protect its illegal operation.
Mine accidents in Turkey claimed 361 lives in 2014
Before the infamous Soma disaster, which claimed the lives of 301 workers, there had been 1,308 fatal accidents in the industry since 2000, a new report shows.
Copper sector needs nine Escondida mines over next decade to meet global demand: Rio Tinto
The miner believes that while the market is oversupplied now it will tighten from 2018.
Canadian ghost mining town sold to Chinese real-estate developer
The 20-hectares tow of Bradian, including its 22 standing buildings, had been on the market since 2010 for Cdn$995,000.
Heavy equipment on the move to potash mine in Canada
The crystallizer, which weighs about 330 tonnes, is expected to arrive to K+S potash Legacy mine near Bethune on Friday.
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.
