Union leader killed at Lonmin’s Marikana mine
The victim is presumed to be the latest casualty of a deadly battle for supremacy between rival unions at the Splatinum mine
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Serbia could be sitting on ‘several millions’ worth of gold reserves — authorities
Government announced discovery of significant reserves of bullion and copper.
Mexico uncovers long-awaited energy reform this week
Likely to open up the country’s oil industry to private investment for the first time in 75 years.
Zimbabwe selling uranium to Iran is British media’s latest ‘malicious and blatant lie’ — Mining ministry
Obert Mpofu denied Sunday a report claiming the African nation had signed a secret deal to supply Iran with uranium.
High levels of arsenic in water near fracking sites in Texas
Findings leads to believe there is a link between fracking and arsenic contamination.
Alabama explores potential of tapping into its oil sands reserves
The deposit, known as the Hartselle Sandstone, is estimated to contain 7.5 billion barrels of oil sands.
Tennessee to set stricter rules around recreational gold mining
Seeking to protect popular streams from habitat damage.
Newcrest braces for rough start of the week
The gold miner is set to report one of the largest losses ever posted by corporate Australia.
Aussie billionaire Clive Palmer’s massive coal mine approved
News triggered mixed reactions, as project may imply a loss of $1.2 billion for Queensland's manufacturing sector.
Mongolians could have a stake in one of world’s largest copper mines
Country's government may soon convert its shares in Rio Tinto’s $6.6 billion Oyu Tolgoi mine into a public company.
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.
