Atlas Iron to take a $900 million write-down
It said the exact amount of the impairment is subject to forecast iron ore prices, exchange rates and market conditions when assessed on December 31.
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Myanmar villagers in tense standoff over China-backed copper mine
Three people were injured after police used rubber bullets to quell protests in the same village where a woman was shot and killed yesterday, in the latest bout of violence to mar the project in recent years.
BHP, Rio, Anglo fear effects of Chile’s new labour bill
The new law could seek to limit mining companies' ability to replace workers during strikes.
Federal court hands win to First Nations over Canadian gov’t re contentious omnibus bills
Ottawa should have consulted First Nations before introducing two omnibus bills that sparked the "Idle No More" protests, in 2012.
Oil sands technology questioned after series of leaks polluting aquifers
Method under scrutiny is the so-called cyclic steam stimulation, which is the same it was being used at CNRL's Primrose site during a major spill last year.
CAT sees no significant impact from depressed oil prices
Depressed oil prices may end up helping, CEO Doug Oberhelman added.
One dead, 20 hurt in protests against copper mine in Myanmar
The massive copper project, owned by Wanbao Mining Ltd, drew international attention in 2012 when police brutally dispersed protesters, injuring more than 100 Buddhist monks.
UK data watchdog hands defeat to Steinmetz over request to quell Simandou mining deal critics
Steinmetz and three BSGR directors argued that Global Witness had obtained personal information about them without authorization and wanted it to be forced to reveal what specific data it held.
Codelco El Teniente mine expansion to take longer, cost $2bn more
The touted expansion of the world's largest underground copper mine is two to three years behind schedule and will require $2 billion more than initially planned, said the company.
UK legislators call for an end to forced labour in Eritrea mines
According to the legislators, international mining companies —mainly from Australia, Canada and the U.K— are using the forced labour of Eritreans in their operations.
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.
