February 9, 2016

Colombia bans mining in country’s vast moorlands

Mining in the area of the Andes mountains right above the continuous tree line had been prohibited since 2011, but concessions granted before such ban had continued to date.

February 8, 2016

Bankrupt Alpha Natural Resources lays off over 230 coal miners

This is the third time in a month the U.S. coal miner downsizes its workforce.

February 7, 2016

Government throws lifeline to B.C. mines

The B.C. government is throwing the mining industry an emergency lifeline in the form of deferred electricity bill payments that could be worth more than $300 million.

February 5, 2016

Mining among unhappiest industries to work in — study

Experts looked at over 500,000 survey responses from over 60,000 employees in 13 different industries worldwide.

February 4, 2016

US scientists figure cost-effective way to extract rare earths from coal

The new mineral processing technique also makes the extraction environmentally friendly.

February 3, 2016

China ‘war on coal’ to drive labour unrest — report

The country's renewable energy industry will benefit, as it is set to step in as a substitute for coal in the coming years.

February 3, 2016

India mulls key investment to set iron ore plants in Iran

According to official figures, Iran has now more than $10 billion of investment pledges under its belt.

February 3, 2016

PDAC recommends measures to support Canadian mineral exploration in pre-budget submission

The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada is asking the government to increase the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (METC) to 30% for a period of three years.

February 3, 2016

Luxembourg joins race to conquer space mining

The move comes only three months after U.S. President Barack Obama signed a space exploitation law.

February 3, 2016

South Africa’s opposition claims Glencore ‘forced’ to sell coal mine

The country's biggest opposition party said the mines minister and state power utility made Glencore sell its Optimum coal operation.