Mongolia’s ancient silver mines highly polluting: study
Geologists found evidence of large amounts of silver smelting that ended up contaminating a vast area in southwest China.
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Large coal and iron ore reserves found in Iran: official
Two large coal and iron ore reserves have been discovered in Iran, according to a top official.
Raven Coal mine proponent pulls application at the last minute
A Vancouver junior coal mining company that wants to build an underground coal mine in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island has withdrawn at the last minute from an environmental screening, just as the Environmental Assessment Office was set to make a ruling.
Peru mining output rises on zinc, silver, lead
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Locating a mine’s assets just got easier
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Plenty of potash, but almost no low cost sources for crop production
While the earth contains enough potash to meet the increased global demand for crop production, some regions lack potash deposits needed for optimal food crop yields, the latest global assessment of the resource by the USGS shows.
This pink diamond gold coin is set to make history
The Perth Mint released just 500 units.
Potash Corp buys stake in Brazilian firm
The move is a bet to become the company's main supplier and expand PotashCorp's presence in Latin America.