More than 50 believed killed in collapse at Myanmar jade mine
Deadly landslides and other accidents are common in the poorly regulated mines of Hpakant.
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Ontario miners honour victims of Hollinger Mine fire
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America is under China’s thumb … and Russia’s, too
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Aurania Resources receives C$3m loan from chairman, CEO
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Westhaven stock takes hit after Shovelnose drill results
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China’s green light on coal power won’t trigger new plant boom
More than 10 regions will be freed of their overcapacity tag in 2022, clearing a hurdle for them to resume building coal-fired plants.
