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Decision on coal mine close to UK reserve ‘could spell end’ to industry

Banks Group’s Highthorn coal mine would provide about 100 jobs during its five-year operation, with no mining activity planned within 500 metres of Druridge Bay beach.

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 24, 2016 | 4:22 am

Members of Civil Society confirm attendance at KP Plenary in Dubai

Civil Society Group supports UAE initiatives and progress, confirms attendance at KP Plenary.

Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) | October 24, 2016 | 3:04 am

Randgold continues to invest in development of Côte d’Ivoire’s potential

Exploration by Randgold Resources, which owns and operates the Tongon gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire, continues to highlight exciting possibilities for further investment in the country, chief executive Mark Bristow said here today.

Randgold Resources | October 24, 2016 | 2:57 am

Gold Fields to spend $1.4 billion prolonging Ghana mine life

The investment will extend the life of the mine by eight years to 2024, in which the firm expects to produce 1.56 million ounces of gold there.

Bloomberg News | October 24, 2016 | 2:00 am

Las Bambas protests could halt copper production

Copper bulls might be tempted to place buy orders after a protest at a Peruvian mine turned ugly about 10 days ago.

Andrew Topf | October 23, 2016 | 4:48 pm

Oil sands producers face looming bottleneck, even with Trans Mountain pipeline expansion

Oilsands producers are likely to face a pipeline shortage in coming years, even amid growing optimism that a major pipeline could soon receive federal approval and ease industry’s pipeline constraints.

Financial Post | October 23, 2016 | 4:15 pm

First Quebec diamond mine opens

Good news for mining in Quebec, the majority French-speaking Canadian province, has come from Stornoway Diamond Corporation (TSX:SWY), which officially opened its Renard diamond mine last week.

Andrew Topf | October 23, 2016 | 4:02 pm

Chinese coal-mining boss sentenced to death

The former manager of a Chinese state-owned coal-mining firm has been found guilty of accepting bribes and given a death sentence.

Andrew Topf | October 23, 2016 | 3:03 pm

Canada’s Ajax mine could cost $100 million in lawsuits: Mining Watch

Taking as an example what’s happening at the Malartic mine in Quebec, the watchdog presented “conservative estimates” on possible actions against the gold and copper project in B.C.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | October 21, 2016 | 1:15 pm

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