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African Barrick’s 2012 output drops 9%
The Tanzania-focused gold minhas suffered from three consecutive years of declining gold production
Global steel director for Brazil’s Vale quits amid division reshuffle
With the executive's resignation, the global steel director's position will no longer exist.
Cobre Panama a risky endeavour for First Quantum: analyst
Haywood Securities mining analyst, Kerry Smith, says the Vancouver-based miner already has "a lot on its plate."
Poor decisions force Rio Tinto’s CEO departure, leaves the group with $14bn charge
The giant miner will take about $14 billion of writedowns for failed deals in aluminum and coal led by Tom Albanese.
Rio Tinto may have found a buyer for its Diavik diamond mine
North American diamond miner Harry Winston has indicated a willingness to buy from the diversified mining giant.
Rare earth minerals discovered in Carribean soil
The Jamaican government has announced the discovery of an abundance of rare earth minerals in its soil by a team of Japanese scientists.
BHP Billiton sued over sale of Ekati diamond mine to Harry Winston
C. Fipke Holdings Ltd. (Fipco), a joint-venture partner, is suing BHP Billiton over its plan to sell its stake in Canada’s Ekati diamond mine and nearby exploration properties to Harry Winston Diamond Corp
Surge in coal industry accidents spurs online safety initiative
The Queensland coal sector saw a surge in mining-related accidents and injuries in 2012.