August 25, 2017 Five miners trapped after earth tremor at S.Africa’s Harmony gold mine Rescue teams have been working to find the workers since the incident occurred at about 10.30 a.m. local time at its Kusasalethu mine near Cartonville, west of commercial hub Johannesburg.
August 25, 2017 Philippines to expand mining ban to watershed areas, ore exports In an effort to receive more financial benefits from mining operations, the government's proposal will also require investors in the sector to get legislative approval before operating.
August 25, 2017 Guatemalan court backs Tahoe’s Escobal mine suspension Together with reevaluating its previous multi-year guidance, the company is now reviewing the financial impact of the mine suspension to its longer term capital and exploration programs.
August 24, 2017 Indian miners risk death for granite tiles and kitchens, report says Six out of 10 labourers toiling in southern Indian quarries for granite for tiles, fireplaces and kitchen counters around the world are working in dangerous conditions to repay huge loans,…
August 24, 2017 Trump to open parts of Utah National Monument to miners, oil firms — report The monument, one of the 27 President Trump is taking a second look at, covers 1.3 million acres (about 5,260 square km), and it includes land considered sacred to Native…
August 24, 2017 Brazil to let mining happen in Amazon area the size of Switzerland The region, preserved as a national reserve for more than three decades, is thought to be rich in gold, iron ore, copper and other minerals.
August 23, 2017 Vedanta’s zinc unit gets helping hand from China, Q1 earnings rise Diversified miner Vedanta Resources' first-quarter core earnings rose about 48 percent on higher zinc production, with renewed demand for the metal driven by higher steel production in China.
August 23, 2017 Germany brings home $28bn worth of gold reserves With the move, the country’s central bank has completed its plan to bring back home 54,000 gold bars that were still being held in foreign vaults.
August 22, 2017 Copper rally lifts Antofagasta’s profits — up 88% in first half of 2017 The miner believes a tightening global supply of copper will keep prices on the high-end of the spectrum this year and next.
August 21, 2017 Gold was chemically destined to be money all along I think most of you reading this right now are aware that gold is unlike any other metal, certainly any other element.
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