Two workers killed in wall collapse at Australian coal mine
The employees died following the incident at the Austar coal mine in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales state.
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Brazil’s Vale gets $2.8bn for iron ore expansions
Loan will help the miner improve its railway network and build a new mining and processing unit in Para state
BHP going after PotashCorp again: report
Speculation is mounting as the industry has shifted enough to make a buyout attractive.
China’s appetite for gold down, but not gone: World Council
The country's gold fever is expected to cool this year.
American girl gets $20K for diamond found in park
The 14-year-old found the unique a 3.85-carat jellybean-size piece in an Arkansas state park last year.
Planned uranium mine in South Dakota clears key hurdle
Powertech Uranium's proposed mine may have gotten a license to operate last week, but opponents say they'll fight the ruling.
Canada’s First Nations may build alternative to Northern Gateway pipeline
Eagle Spirit Energy Holdings and Aquilini Group say they have signed non-disclosure agreements with a substantial number of First Nations in northern British Columbia to earn a “social licence” for the project.
Iran claims right to enrich uranium to 90% level
The nation's nuclear chief also said Teheran plans to build four new nuclear plants with the help of Russia.
Anglo gives fresh signs it wants to offload platinum mines
CEO Mark Cutifani said the Rustenburg operations were no longer considered one of the company’s core assets.
Codelco could tap sovereign wealth fund for needed mine expansions
The world's No.1 copper producer needs to invest roughly $30 billion in the next decade to counter dwindling ore grades in its massive mines.
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.
