More coal mining jobs axed in Australia; Vale joins BHP and Xstrata
Brazilian mining giant Vale has followed the gloomy trend set by BHP and Xstrata by announcing it will lay-off workers at its coal operations.
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Labour leader calls S.A. workers to ‘bring mining companies to their knees’
Mametlwe Sebei, one of the main leaders of South Africa's striking platinum miners, urged workers to go on a national strike that he said would "bring mining companies to their knees.”
Mining outlook for Canada’s North less promising than projected
Sinking global commodity prices have negatively impacted Canada’s North near-future mining outlook, but longer-term prospects for the industry in the three territories remain strong.
Two miners killed in Harmony Gold explosion
South African miner Harmony Gold has suspended all drilling and blasting activities at its Joel mine, following a fatal underground explosion on Wednesday afternoon.
Australia and Chile sign mining deal
Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Chile's Ministry of Mining have signed an agreement to improve education, safety, and research and development in the global mining industry.
MINExpo International 2012 in Las Vegas – Educational Sessions
The largest mining trade show in the world, which only takes place every four years, is coming up. From 24-26 September, the […]
Labour unrest taking over South African mines; resources minister hammers companies
Hundreds of striking miners forced Anglo American Platinum, the world's largest producer, to halt operations at its four mines on Wednesday, as labour unrest spread in South Africa's biggest industry.
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Indian state of Goa shuts down iron mines
The 93 mines in India's richest state of Goa, 90 of which are iron ore producers, have been force to halt operations after a government-backed inquiry said they were illegal and didn’t have the basic environmental permits to operate.
