Lonmin profit hurt by platinum strike, two workers reportedly killed
The the world’s third-largest platinum producer said first-half operating earnings have dropped by almost two-thirds.
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Study on impacts of uranium mining to extend Quebec moratorium another year
Groups are pressing the province’s new premier to keep ban until the risks and effects of these kinds of operations have been thoroughly studied.
Coal-producing Wyoming becomes first state to reject climate school lessons
The new science curriculum, proposed by national education groups, was discarded because it regarded man-made climate change as a possibility.
EPA considers stricter disclosure on fracking fluids
The agency will begin soliciting comment on whether companies should publicly list the chemicals used to extract fuels out of the ground.
First Quantum and Petaquilla reach $60m deal to split up Panama projects
First Quantum subsidiary Minera Panama’s $6.4 billion Cobre Panama copper-gold-silver mine is located next to Petaquilla’s Molejon gold mine, which has triggered lengthy disputes in the past.
Miners’ time to rejoice: Rio Tinto hints at imminent end of downturn
The head of the world’s second largest mining company, Sam Walsh, said he will soon stop focusing on cost cuts to centre on growth again.
Australia gives green light to new $15bn coal mine despite Barrier Reef qualms
Adani Group's mine, designed to eventually produce 60 million tonnes of thermal coal a year, has been the focus of ongoing opposition.
Former BP boss is Glencore Xstrata’s new chairman
Tony Hayward was ousted from the oil giant in 2010 following the Gulf of Mexico disaster — the vastest marine oil spill in history.
Coal prices slump didn’t affect mining CEOs pockets last year: report
Average compensation went up by more than $100,000, amid staff cutbacks, mine closures, shelved expansion plans and asset sales.
Fortescue Metals looks to expand markets beyond China
Worries over an economic slowdown in the world's largest iron ore importer have contributed to the 21% drop of iron ore prices so far this year.
US widens lead over Europe in critical minerals race: WSJ
US critical minerals spending is outpacing Europe, raising fears EU manufacturers may stay reliant on China for key raw materials.