Mexican police seized 68,000 tonnes of iron ore mined by drug lords
So far this year Mexico has seized more than 200,000 tonnes of illegal iron ore, most of it on its way to China.
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Three dead, at least 15 missing in Colombian illegal gold mine collapse
Colombian rescuers continue Friday looking for more than a dozen people feared trapped beneath debris left by in the collapse of an illegal gold mine.
Gold prices dip after surge in US jobs, then recover
A larger than expected jump in job creation in the US sent global markets higher on Friday, but gold went the opposite way.
Goldcorp’s profit down despite improved gold sales
The gold giant's ongoing dispute with Mexican landowners could affect 2014 production at its currently halted Los Filos mine.
There can be “economic benefits” from oil spills — Kinder Morgan
Company claims comment was part of a requirement for the application to the National Energy Board.
UNESCO to place Great Barrier in high risk list unless Australia steps up protection efforts
The UN body is especially worried about Australia's decision to allow dredging and dumping of 3 million tonnes of dredge spoil in reef waters, as part of a coal port expansion.
War of Titans: Rio Tinto suing Vale over iron ore rights in Guinea
Analysts say it could be the single biggest litigation in mining history.
Big win for Goldcorp’s $3.9 billion El Morro mine in Chile
Appeals court says the gold and copper project, frozen since November last year, can finally go ahead. Indigenous communities to appeal ruling.
Padbury Mining walks away from $6.5bn Oakajee iron ore port and rail project
Oakajee could have enable the region's iron ore miners to be one of the major suppliers of the steel-making material to Asia.
Barrick’s profit dives 90% in Q1, cuts full year copper output outlook
Adjusted net earnings totalled $238 million or $0.20 per share, a dramatic drop from the $923 million or $0.92 per share logged last year.
Coal demand hits fresh high as US output rises — IEA
Coal keeps defying forecasts, with US output rebounding even as clean energy expands and long-term demand finally nears a peak.
