Uruguay approves new mining law, opens reserves to foreign firms
It opens up the country's deposits of iron ore estimated in 2,500 million tons. If mined, Uruguay couldbecome world’s eighth largest iron ore producer.
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Thousands of South African gold miners on strike
Shutdown in gold production costs the country more than US$34 million a day.
BHP opens coal mine in Queensland despite market challenges
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Canadian comet triggered the ‘Big Freeze’ 12,900 years ago: study
12,900 years ago.
Power to the people? Romania gold mine seems headed for referendum
The President suggests next Tuesday.
Heyday of King Solomon’s copper mines proved by carbon dating
10th century BC.