Goldcorp, Osisko avoid court battle over hostile bid
It is not clear whether the agreement means the two firms are now in talks for a friendly takeover deal.
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Namibia wants a piece of AngloGold Ashanti $110 million mine
AngloGold had agreed to sell its Navachab gold mine to a private group, but the country's wants a piece of the pie too.
Alberta most attractive mining destination in Canada, third worldwide
Other two Canadian jurisdictions —New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador— also made it to the top 10 worldwide. Kyrgyzstan and Venezuela, named the two countries mining enthusiasts should stay away from.
India’s Goa to auction 500,000 tonnes of iron ore online
There are still over 14 million tonnes lying at various jetties since September 2012.
Nanodiamond-embedded contact lenses the latest approach to treat glaucoma
As a side benefit, the use of diamonds makes contact lenses more durable.
Twelve of dozens illegal miners trapped in a South African mine rescued and arrested
Others refuse to come out for fear of arrest.
Canadian potash miners trapped underground rescued unharmed
Miners just had to wait out the smoke in the mine and stay underground overnight.
Legendary Aussie prospector search for space junk turns to gold
Down Under’s richest living prospector Mark Creasy, just got US$167 million richer.
Duke Energy coal ash spill now subject to criminal probe
It was the third-largest coal ash spill in US history.
Codelco’s challenges escalate as workers reject contract offer
The copper giant is having a rough start of the year with sinking copper prices, lack of cash and escalating costs.
Brazil delays critical minerals areas auction
The regulator said funding shortfalls prevent it from covering the costs needed to move ahead with the tender process.
