Turkish mine disaster: Town under uprising lockdown, dozens arrested
At least 36 people were arrested over the weekend in connection Turkey's worst-ever mining disaster.
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Global mining deals picking up, but far from returning to boom times
Companies’ low valuation, the current focus on operational efficiency in the mining sector, and the chase for overseas assets by Chinese investors, are pushing deals up.
Copper-based experiment leads academic to find new way to treat cancer
Physicist finds that when the copper-cysteamine complex he created in his lab was exposed to X-rays, it started emitting a toxic by-product that damages cancer cells.
Poor markets force Cameco to put Millennium uranium mine on hold
The miner can request to apply for a licence again in the future, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) said.
Thai villagers attacked after blocking road to gold mine: reports
Residents have for years contested the mining operation run by a subsidiary of Tongkah Harbour Pcl., Thailand’s largest gold mining company.
World’s largest platinum mine to remain shut for months on S. Africa strike
Impala Platinum (Implats) has lost about 246,000 ounces of production of the metal since the strike started,
Vale fires 500 coal miners in Australia, shuts down operations
Vale says mines are not economically feasible under current market conditions.
India raises gold, silver import tax again
The import tariff value of gold stands now at $424 per 10 grams of bullion and $650 per kg of silver.
Christie’s sets all-time auction record with ‘The Blue’: $24 million
The 13.22 carats pear-shaped precious gem has been rechristened as the "Winston Blue."
Chile’s Bachelet likely to name new Codelco chief next week
The announcement could come anytime before May 21, when the President is scheduled to address the nation.
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.
