June 26, 2013 INFOGRAPHIC: future mining success calls for improved comminution "Smart blasting, mineral pre-concentration, novel flowsheets and new grinding technologies are just a few of the different strategies which can improve cost effectiveness."
June 26, 2013 Rio suspends coal exports from Mozambique over threats Rios' security concerns follow threats from the former guerrilla group Renamo. Vale continues shipments as usual.
June 25, 2013 Cost-cutting Rio to offload Mozambique coal unit The mining giant is in the process of choosing a financial adviser to assist with the transaction.
June 25, 2013 Glencore Xstrata, Peabody lay off over 500 Aussie coal miners Pushed by a global surplus of coal that is negatively affecting its price.
June 24, 2013 Illegal gold mining profits for rebels in Colombia five times larger than cocaine A kilogram of cocaine can sell for about $2,570 in the Colombian jungle, while a kilogram of gold can fetch 19 times that, say insiders.
June 21, 2013 MMEX Mining Corporation ask authorities to investigate its Colombian partners Refund of US$2 million
June 21, 2013 Armstrong Coal loses whistleblower case Judge calls the company's lawsuit a a "violation of whistleblower protections."
June 19, 2013 US coal exports set monthly record in March Thanks to increased Asian demand for the commodity.
June 19, 2013 Earthquake in Siberia brings coal mining to a standstill According to the US Geological Service it was a 5.3-maginitude quake.
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