Mount Lyell copper mine halted indefinitely during probe into workers death
Whether the men were wearing safety harnesses is a significant part of the investigation that could take several months.
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One more spill at Rio Tinto uranium mine
The collapse of a leach tank at Australia’s Ranger uranium mine, operated by Rio’s subsidiary Energy Resources of Australia, was the second such incident for the mining giant in less than a week.
BHP Billiton cuts spending by 25%
Chief Andrew Mackenzie highlighted he will base future decisions on BHP's "four key pillars": coal, iron ore, petroleum and copper.
Gabriel Resources’ latest setback: Romanian parliament rejects mining reforms
The legislation could have enabled Canada's Gabriel Resources to proceed with plans to build Rosia Montana mine, Europe's largest open cast gold operation.
Keystone XL begins carrying crude ahead of Obama’s final decision on pipeline
The Obama administration began preparing its final review of Keystone XL's northern segment on Monday.
Zimbabwe may have to stop producing diamonds
Country’s diamonds said to be depleting fast.
Goldcorp faces lawsuit threat from Mexico and a $3.2 million fine in Argentina
The world's biggest gold miner by market value has more than enough reasons to suffer from “Monday Blues".
Gold, copper and silver to face more troubles in 2014— PwC
The three key metals that struggled to find footing in 2013, however, are expected to stabilize, says the report.
Freeport may have to cut Grasberg output by 40%
The miner would need to lay off about 30,000 employees and dozens of contractors if it is not allowed to ship concentrates from the Indonesia.
Abandoned mine may offer novel solution for global warming
Researchers from Stanford University may have found a way to permanently bury greenhouse gas emissions inside the Earth.
Kidnappers kill Vizsla mine workers in Mexico
The focus remains on the safe return of those who remain missing, the company said.
