US judge rules Alpha Natural coal mines polluted streams
The second-largest U.S. coal producer severely harmed aquatic life, says the ruling.
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Quebec commits up to $20 million for new Labrador Trough rail line
The government has set aside a maximum of $20 million from its Northern Plan Fund to estimate costs and define the best railway option for the iron-ore rich region.
US start-up ready to sell lab-made rare earths
The first two to hit the market are neodymium and dysprosium, needed for manufacturing powerful magnets that work at high temperatures.
Codelco removes CEO Keller after clash over cost cuts
Keller had been commended for his efforts to overhaul old mines and cut costs at Codelco, but his tough style is said to have triggered tensions within the company and its powerful unions.
Canadian oil sands not dirty: EU
After years of lobbying, Canada's Federal Government seems to have persuaded the European Commission to change draft rules that would open the way for Alberta crude supplies.
Alaska to join Pebble Partnership in lawsuit against EPA over mine project
They oppose the agency's latest decision, which may block development of the Pebble mine before any permit application has been filed.
Newmont halts all operations in Indonesia, declares force majeure
The company is putting about 80% of its Batu Hijau mine employees on leave at reduced pay from Friday.
Bolivia passes mining law that bans partnerships with multinationals
The law, the first major overhaul of the country’s mining sector since 1997, denies cooperatives the right to partner with private companies, whether domestic or foreign.
Miners profits sank 72% over past year, lowest level in a decade
Global net profits have dropped to $20 billion in the last year, with gold, coal and diversified miners being the worst affected.
Joy Global profit drops on weak mining equipment demand
The firmj's bookings, an indication of future sales, fell by 7.2% to $1.05 billion from $1.13 billion in the same period of 2013.
Panama ready to unveil key audit on First Quantum copper mine
Final independent Cobre Panama audit, due Friday, arrives amid renewed anti-mining protests and mounting political pressure.