Greenfield exploration in Australia picks up
Total area drilled (in metres) climbed by 6.9% during the December quarter, with activity in areas of new deposits increasing by 29.6%.
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China to axe 1.8 million coal, steel jobs
As part of the government’s ongoing efforts to reduce industrial overcapacity.
Death toll from Russia’s mine disaster climbs to 36 as rescuers killed in new explosion
The bodies of four miners were recovered after the initial disaster, but the remains of the six rescuers who died trying to reach the stranded miners are yet to be found.
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Australia’s gold output climbs to 12-year high
Full-year production was 285 metric tons last year, almost two tons more than in 2014 and the highest annual total since 2003.
PotashCorp to idle two mines temporarily
Allan and Lanigan will stop producing for 4 weeks starting on March 20.
Samarco compensation deal said to be signed Monday in Brazil
The agreement would end weeks of negotiations and be a key step in the joint venture owned by Vale SA and BHP Billiton Ltd. eventually resuming operations
Avalon Rare Metals is now Avalon Advanced Materials
Name change reflects a switch on the company's focus.
Zimbabwe diamond firms revolt, to sue Gov’t over mining ban
Affected companies are said to be looking for a way out of the situation, which includes legal actions or even international arbitration.