August 15, 2013 Brazil’s Batista empire keeps shrinking, sells LLX and puts MMX on the market Batista's wealth, estimated in 2012 at more than $30 billion, has dropped to a net $200 million.
August 15, 2013 Strikes take their toll in Colombia’s coal output, down by 13% The nation’s coal sector has been severely affected this year by two major strikes
August 14, 2013 Rio begins appeal against ruling that blocked its Warkworth coal mine expansion Its outcome could reshape the regulatory environment of Australia’s economy, heavily dependent on natural resource extraction.
August 13, 2013 Kamloops unemployment low due to tourism, mining The unemployment rate might have jumped in B.C. in July, but the local tourism and mining sector held the city's numbers steady.
August 10, 2013 Kenya reassures investors after revoking licenses Government is not "at war" with the industry.
August 10, 2013 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.
August 10, 2013 Greenland offers exploration homerun potential Greenland’s becoming the new frontier for those in the mining industry who explore for, find, and develop (to a certain point) the world’s future mines.
August 9, 2013 James River Coal cuts costs to blunt impact of low prices James River Coal Co reported a smaller-than-expected quarterly loss as cost cutting made up for a sharp decline in coal prices and shipments.
August 9, 2013 Lawsuits against Goldman, JPMorgan, Glencore Xstrata pile up Cases against big banks to expose role played by the London Metal Exchange, say experts.
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