Coal miners First Arch, Peabody hit by lawsuits over retirement plans
Both saw their stock collapse not just on these news, but also amid concerns that they will have to pay more for insurance that covers environmental damage.
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Scientists discover bacteria that help with nuclear waste clean-ups
This is the first time scientists have found bacterium that essentially breathes uranium and renders it immobile.
Tasmanian govt to help open two mines
A mothballed nickel mine in Tasmania is slated to re-open, thanks to a cash injection from the Tasmanian state government, which also granted a mining lease to an iron ore company hoping to move its project forward to production.
Irish gold mine receives okay to go underground
A Canadian mining company operating the only gold mine in Ireland (Northern Ireland and the Republic) has received permission allowing it to expand underground.
Billions and billions pour into India and China
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CHARTS: China’s steel, iron, coal industry growth collapsing
A new report shows China's move away from industrialization and construction to consumption and services is happening much quicker than previously thought.
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Maptek PerfectDig claims iAward
Maptek PerfectDig has been recognised at South Australia and the Northern Territory's premier Information and Communications Technology (ICT) awards show.
Petra Diamonds shares fall on lower revenue warning
The miner said smaller than expected diamonds at its Finsch and Cullinan mines in South Africa have sold at modest prices.