September 3, 2014 Australia kills unpopular mining tax The decision is considered a key political victory for Prime Minister Tony Abbott.
September 3, 2014 Rare earth, other mining projects pile up in northern Europe Vast stretches of northern Europe’s wilderness will soon host more mining companies going ahead with several projects in the area.
September 2, 2014 Miner killed in Turkish coal mine Mining accidents are common in Turkey, where poor safety conditions have cost 3,000 lives since 1941.
August 29, 2014 Coal shortage cripples half of India’s power plants They barely have enough to last a week, the lowest level since one of the world's worst blackouts hit the country in 2012.
August 26, 2014 U.S. miner buys Glencore’s massive Donkin coal mine Cline Group now owns a 75% stake in the project, considered one of the largest undeveloped coal deposits in North America.
August 25, 2014 Over 200 coal mining licences deemed illegal by India’s Supreme Court The country’s top court will decide on whether to revoke those permits in a series of hearings starting September 1.
August 25, 2014 New $15bn coal mine in Australia to hire over 5,000 workers And that's only during the construction phase.
August 25, 2014 Cliffs Natural Resources up on $200m buyback plan The new repurchase program will remain active until Dec. 31, 2015.
August 25, 2014 Here is how Australia spent its mining boom bonanza Economists say the mining boom increased Australian living standards substantially.
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