China to shut down 2,000 coal mines this year
As part of the Beijing’s ongoing plan to reduce the alarming rates of air pollution and reduce the nation’s dependency on the fossil fuel.
Cecilia Jamasmie , Editor-in-Chief
Posts by Cecilia Jamasmie:
Mongolia’s mining boom takes toll in locals health
While mining giants have boost Mongolia’s economy, illegal miners keep polluting the environment and driving industry's death figures up.
Ebola outbreak in Guinea forces miners to lock down operations
Brazilian iron ore giant Vale has removed its six international employees and put its local workers on leave.
Scientists warn silver particles harmful for humans, wildlife
Silver days as one of the best allies of modern medicine may have its days counted.
Canada must open mining to First Nations to remain competitive— study
Canada should allow more private ownership of mineral rights, particularly from First Nations, says the Fraser Institute latest report.
Chile’s mining area hit by 7.8 magnitude aftershock, President evacuated
The aftershock was the strongest of several that have followed Tuesday's massive 8.2-magnitude. Mining operations remain unaffected.
Goldcorp halts operations at Los Filos mine in Mexico
Gold giant was unable to negotiate the renewal of an occupancy agreement with a group of landowners.
Anglo American considers closing platinum mines in South Africa
The now three-month strike over pay in the country's platinum belt has forced Amplats to declare a force majeure on a long list of suppliers.
BHP bullish on coal demand, but says prices to remain weak
The mining giant believes demand for coal to keep growing over the next 20 years, driven mainly by China and India.
8.2 earthquake rattles Chile’s mining hub, ports
World prices for copper jumped as the quake in the world's No.1 producer raised supply concerns.
Tiernan Gold set to debut on TSX Venture Exchange
Tiernan Gold heads to the TSXV with a flagship Chile project and Hochschild as its top shareholder.
