Escondida union in Chile optimistic will reach deal with BHP
The union at the world's largest copper mine said BHP has promised to respond to its recent proposal for a new contract by 3 pm local time on Monday.
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Main customer of Arizona coal plant goes green, ignoring Interior Dept
The decision was made despite a plea from the head of Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation, who said that a 1968 law gives the Interior Secretary power to require the Central Arizona Project to buy energy from the Navajo Generating Station.
Congo mining code regulations signed into law – aides
Code sets Congo on collision course with mining firms.
Thousands protest against uranium mine in Spain
The activists protested against the Salamanca project, Berkeley Energia’s flagship mine located on the Retortillo-Santidad uranium deposit.
Scientists develop technique to reduce cost, environmental impact of mining precious metal
Researchers at the University of Notre Dame invented a new class of molecules whose shape and size enable them to capture and contain precious metal ions.
Five bodies rescued from collapsed mine in Mexico
A dam filled with liquid waste collapsed last Monday at Rio's Cieneguita mine in Chihuahua.
Billionaire schools teacher in NAFTA talks
How did we get here and what does this ratcheted-up trade war mean for Canada, the United States and investors?
Suncor set up for strong production for the remainder of the year
Suncor today announced that Q2 production to date averaged approximately 636,000 barrels per day (bbls/d).
AusIMM Conference calls on Australian government to embrace uranium
The strong role uranium plays in supporting first world medical practices in Australia was also explored at the conference.
