South African miners to tackle lung disease claims
They will look at compensation and medical care for workers with occupational lung disease or "silicosis."
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Uralkali stock plummets on evacuation of potash mine
The world’s largest potash supplier had to evacuate workers from its Solikamsk-2 mine in Russia’s Perm region due to an increase in brine inflow.
Stans mining licence rightfully acquired — Kyrgyz Supreme Court
Stans acquired a 20-year mining license for the past-producing Kutessay II rare earth mine in December 2009, but a local company had claimed being the rightful owner of such permit.
Blood diamonds still at Central African mining sector’s heart
A year after an export ban on raw gems in the country, reports show its diamonds are being sold to traders from Sudan to Belgium.
Adani lines up $1bn for Australia’s Carmichael coal complex
The mine and rail project in Queensland's Galilee Basin is expected produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year.
German scientist makes diamonds from peanut butter
It’s probably one of the first cases ever reported where the tasty spread has been used to produce synthetic gems.
Final decision on Keystone XL pipeline may end up in Nebraska’s hands
While most senators support the pipeline, a binding vote has not been held in the Senate under a Democratic majority since 2012.
Osisko to buy Virginia Mines for $424m, merge gold assets
The friendly deal creates a tMontreal-based gold-royalty company with a market capitalization of about $1.15 billion (Cdn$1.3 billion).
Vale iron ore chief abandons ship amid price crisis
The world's largest iron ore producer said the new division head will focus on increasing efficiencies.
Rio Tinto, Sinosteel extend Australian iron ore joint venture
The partnership dates back to 1987, in the early stages of the development of the Chinese steel industry.
Costa Rica tests mining ban with Crucitas revival
Bid to reopen the Crucitas gold mine pits illegal mining, investment and conservation against decades of environmental policy.