Brazil environmental watchdog charges Anglo with a $10m fine over port accident
The incident forced Anglo to halt shipments from the operation, where it produced 6.1 million tonnes of iron ore last year.
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Japan gets the green light to mine coal in Mozambique
The mine, scheduled to start operating in 2016, is expected to produce 5 million tonnes of coking coal a year.
Immersive Technologies Launches New Fuel Efficiency Technology to Reduce Miner’s Cost per Ton
Immersive Technologies has launched a fuel efficiency technology aimed at giving mine management an affordable way to address the challenges of rising fuel costs and environmental responsibility.
Western Potash receives approval for Milestone project
Construction on the $2.8-billion mine begins mid year.
Quebec becomes third province to impose uranium moratorium
Ban is conditional as provincial environment office will approve projects on a case by case basis.
The earth’s crust is lazy: geoscientist study
Geoscientist calls the earth "lazy."
Canadian mining under fire at home and abroad
Tough times for Canadian mining.
Reagan budget director gnashes teeth about dropping gold standard, economists pile on
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Gold price drops to 9-month low as ETF investors run for exits
Gold price is down $50 in two days to lows not seen since June.