Coal revival cripples Germany’s $130 billion green drive
Germany’s energy revolution —or “Energiewende”— has so far added more than $134 billion to the country's power bills.
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New toxic spill reported at Mexican copper mine
So far Grupo Mexico has been charged with more than $3 million in fines, and could face more.
Thousands of workers begin strike at world’s biggest copper mine
Close to 2,800 miners at Chile's Escondida mine, jointly owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, did not show up for work Monday morning, iddling a 1.2 million tonnes a year operation.
South Africa’s mining output at lowest in over 18 months
Platinum and gold sectors among the worst performers due to labour strikes that cripple the industry early this year.
Ex-FBI boss hired by trust heading BSGR to run internal probe
The internal probe is reportedly focused on claims that BSGR bribed Guinean officials to get lucrative rights over Simandou.
These are the top risks miners face
Productivity, followed by capital decisions and obtaining a social license to operate, are among the top risks global mining and metals companies face.
This is the $10 million-plus white diamond just found in South Africa
Analysts predict could fetch between $10 million to $16 million.
Waste has just stopped leaking from Mount Polley mine
A government inspection to the Mount Polley mine last week found waste was still leaking from its breached tailing dam facility.
Workers allegedly denied safety gear, told coal ash ‘safe enough to eat’
American Electric Power faces lawsuit.
AngloGold Ashanti shares plummet on spin off announcement
The miner has revealed a major restructuring involving a plan to raise $2.1 billion in a rights issue and spin its international assets into a new London-listed company.
Ecuador eyes 2026 tender for $3B Llurimagua copper project
Ecuador plans a 2026 tender for Llurimagua as copper M&A accelerates and past JV disputes shape the project’s next phase.
