Mexican copper mine ‘too slow’ to report spill
Grupo Mexico has denied reports claiming it did not immediately report a massive acid spill from its Buenavista mine in the country's north.
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Keystone pollution may be four times estimates: study
More oil from pipeline means more greenhouse gases.
Depression, illnesses, exhaustion killing miners in Western Australia
The recent deaths of nine West Australian fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers who took their own lives has put the topic back in the spotlight.
First Majestic Silver profit up, but below estimates
Output at the company's mines reached a record 3,855,223 silver equiv. oz., up 6% from the previous quarter.
U.S., Canada and Latin America the cheapest regions to mine gold: report
A case in point: AngloGold Ashanti's Americas division produced gold at $765 per ounce, almost $100 an ounce less than its South African operations.
Iron ore price slides after China data shock
Near 2-month low after Chinese lending, output and spending data indicate deepening economic malaise with broadest measure falling to 2009 levels.
Oyu Tolgoi feasibility study won’t have financials or schedule
Talks ahead of September 30 funding deadline continue and feasibility study for $5bn expansion of Mongolia mine almost complete, but huge gaps remain.
Chris Thompson: Gold and silver miners that can make money now
"My view is that it's all about real return."