Keep the change, say Germans alarmed by European plan to scrap copper coins
The European Union is mulling over phasing out one and two cent coins after it emerged that they cost more than their face value to mint.
Latest Stories
Haiti revising outdated mining laws
The World Bank is assisting the government to revamp legislation from 1976.
MPs consider probe into transparency of mining firms
Britain's parliament will this week consider whether to probe the transparency of oil and mining firms listed in London.
Labour strife continues at South African mines
The city of Rustenberg (pictured) is the centre of South Africa's platinum belt where mineworkers are keeping up job action.
Lonmin’s South African mine resumes operation after strike
Talks between labour and management continue.
Afghanistan starts new commercial oil production in July
The China National Petroleum Corporation will operate the project.
BC rejects new coal mine for Vancouver Island
Compliance Energy Corp.'s application found deficient by the provincial environmental assessment office.
Potash producer Mosaic to remain independent
Company must first settle its split with former owner Cargill.
