Papua New Guinea’s Ok Tedi copper, gold mine handed over to locals
The forced transfer of US$5.5 million in assets comes after the PNG Government's took over the mine in 2013 and nationalized it.
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Colombia’s coal output down 4% in 2013 due to strikes, rebel attacks
Coal shipments now account for 12% of the country's total exports, second to oil, and on top of the nation’s better known exports, such as coffee and bananas.
Platinum sector strike in South Africa leads to first death
He was killed after police fired rubber and stun grenades bullets to disperse a crowd of protesters.
Harmony Gold halts all operations in South Africa after two new fatalities
The accidents at Harmony this week are among the worst since a fire at a Gold Fields mine in 2012.
Money laundering, terrorism financing diamond trade in India, Israel, Belgium, Canada and the US — report
Global diamond trade is being used to launder illegal funds worth millions of dollars, claims polemic study.
Gold dips on US jobs report, but jumps back heading to six-week gains
The yellow metal has climbed nearly 1.5% this week.
Moroccan villagers step up actions against massive silver mine
After over two years of occupation, protesters say it's time for someone to listen to their demands.
Dispute over Australia iron ore heats up
Mining tycoon Clive Palmer said China-owned conglomerate CITIC Pacific has "raped and disrespected" Australians.
Big win for Centerra: Kyrgyzstan’s Parliament approves Kumtor joint venture
But the company warns the resolution also calls for further audits of the Kumtor operation and continue pursuing claims for environmental and economic damages, which Centerra disputes.
Tragic end for Harmony’s Doornkop miners: eight found dead
One other miner is still missing.
US deploys AI agents to speed critical minerals recovery
AI-powered CICERO system cuts critical minerals recovery testing from years to days using robotics and automation.