Scientists discover bacteria that can make gold out of mine waste
It protects itself by turning its environment into molecular-sized gold nuggets.
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Owners of Nunavut’s first and only diamond mine nowhere to be found
Canadian junior miner Shear Diamonds executives and website seem to have vanished off the face of the earth.
Amplats hit hard by South Africa’s mining strikes, down to an annual loss
The negative figures come comes after a 2011 profit of more than $1 billion, which highlights the grim financial situation Amplats currently faces.
Bolivian mining town erects giant Virgin statue that rivals Rio’s Christ
The $1.2 million statue of the Virgin Mary is slightly shorter than New York's Statue of Liberty, but seven meters higher than Rio's famed image of Christ.
Guinea wants to bring one of the world’s richest iron ore deposits back to life
Last October, Vale put the scope and schedule for its $1.26 billion Zogota iron-ore project in Simandou South under review.
More jobs axed at Caterpillar’s Burnie plant
Total workers down to 500.
BHP criticized for ‘inhumane’ conditions on site
A registered nurse and former BHP contract worker filed a formal complaint for what he describes as "disgusting" working conditions at the company’s Marradong bauxite mine.
Terrorists said to be leading protests against Canadian miner in Peru
Protests organizers are said to have links with organized terrorist groups, such as the Túpac Amaru Revolutionary Movement (MRTA) and the Shining Path.
Investors losing confidence in copper miner Antofagasta
Chilean copper miner Antofagasta PLC hit a four-month low Friday on worries that increasing costs would eat into its premium rating.
UK to join race for potash supply
Sirius Minerals has filed a petition to develop a vast potash mine in the U.K., posed to be one of the world’s largest deposits of the commodity.
Wheaton lands $4.3B BHP silver stream, enters Australia
Major deals in Peru and Australia expand production reach and secure long-term precious metals supply streams.