Green Germany returning to brown coal, villages in limbo
The nation is sweeping away entire towns of its map because they are sitting on vast coal deposits.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
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Codelco workers suspected of stealing over $80m in copper
The criminal activity involved contractors and it had been going on since 2011.
INFOGRAPHIC: Blood diamonds still a problem from hell
While diamonds are the most strictly checked raw materials in the world, there is a certain amount of illegally traded gems that make it into the market.
Stornoway secures about $1bn for Quebec’s to-be first diamond mine
The agreement with three parties lays out a series of proposed financing transactions for the mine, the world’s biggest undeveloped source of diamonds.
No retreat for Goldcorp: raises hostile Osisko bid to $3.6bn
The sweetened hostile offer for Osisko trumps friendly bid from Yamana Gold Inc.
Endeavour Silver production jumps 26% in Q1
Pure silver production increased 26% to 1.89 million ounces, while gold output rose 23% to 18,519 ounces.
Barrick Gold shareholders advised to back miner’s pay plan
The recommendation comes from Proxy advisory service Institutional Shareholder Services, the same firm that last year called shareholders to vote against the Barrick's approach to compensation.
Moly Mines plunges as suspension from ASX trading looms
The stock fell almost 26% in Sydney after the company announced it expects be suspended from trading later this month.
US firms unprepared for upcoming conflict minerals rule enforcement
A PwC survey shows that only 4% of the 700 companies polled across 15 industries said they have completed a draft of their SEC conflict minerals filings.
Poll: 74% of Chileans want mining companies to pay higher taxes
They believe those funds should be allocated to the regions where mining operations are based.
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.
