Yuan could soon sit inside elite basket of currencies
The Chinese yuan is gathering prestige in the eyes of the International Monetary Fund, a move that could set off alarm bells in Washington.
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African Minerals sued by Sierra Leone villagers
African Minerals Limited (OTCMKTS:AMLZF) is being sued in a London court over allegations that it evicted residents and violently mistreated workers and villagers living close to one of its mines in Sierra Leone.
Brazil sues BHP, Vale for ‘initial’ $5 billion over spill
Federal government, two states sue iron ore giants over devastation from dam burst that washed mud 600km down Brazil's second largest river system.
Gemstone ring raffle to fund female mining student
A Faberge amethyst ring is to be raffled in London with the aim of raising £5,000 for a female to study at Camborne School of Mines (CSM) as part of a wider initiative to encourage more women into the mining profession.
Toxic elements found in water weeks after Brazil’s mine disaster — Vale
Company confirms that the Institute for Water Management in Minas Gerais (IGAM) found levels of arsenic, lead and other toxic elements many times higher than the legal maximums along the river.
Siemens helps transform the main wastewater treatment plant in Vienna into a green power plant
New procedure for energy-efficient treatment of sludge
Stellar Diamonds applies for large-scale permit in Sierra Leone
The move marks a key milestone as the diamond company moves from explorer to miner.
Gold down to lowest since 2010
Pressured once again by the belief that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates next month.
Rio Tinto to go ahead with $1.9 billion bauxite project in Australia
The Amrun mine is expected to open in 2019 and initially produce 22.8 million metric tons of bauxite a yera.