Duke Energy coal ash spill now subject to criminal probe
It was the third-largest coal ash spill in US history.
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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.
Petra gets $26m for its South African 29.6-carat blue diamond
Rock was sold to US luxury jeweller Cora International NY through South Africa-based Golden Yellow Diamonds.
Nautilus Minerals goes hard on PNG gov’t over Solwara 1 dispute
The seafloor miner revoked Papua New Guinea’s right to a 30% in its flagship project Solwara 1, and is now seeking undisclosed damages.
Anglo American profit hit by strikes, logs $1.9 billion writedown
"We are not happy," said CEO Mark Cutifani.
Gold sector nightmare not over: price drop forcing them to slash reserves
Despite extreme measures taken by gold miners to balance their books, the sector continues to suffer the aftermath of last year’s precious metal price nosedive.
Smart helmet detects gas, sends text messages and self-generates SOS alerts… What?
The "Angelhelmet" comes with 10 advanced systems of sensors and communication tools.
Barrick takes massive US$2.8 billion charge on mines, lowers gold reserves
Net loss for the entire year climbed up to a monster $10.37 billion.
US mining fatalities up in 2013, Kentucky tops the list
Kentucky had the most metal/non-metal mining deaths, and West Virgina registered the highest number of coal mining deaths.
Rio’s Walsh delivers: 15% dividend hike on higher than expected second-half profit
The miner has been among the most aggressive cost-cutters and plans to find a further $3 billion in savings this year.
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.
