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Alpha Natural execs. face fraud charges for failing to disclose $100M in liabilities

Regulators argue the undisclosed liabilities increase the probability that the state will be left with claims under the surface-mining and other environmental laws.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2016 | 8:21 am

Anglo’s Los Bronces mine in Chile to remain shut until safe to resume work

Decision follows a fresh attack by hooded protesters who seized installations over the weekend.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2016 | 6:05 am

China the centre of lithium universe

Beijing is pushing for zev mandate: 8% of new cars to be electric by 2018, 12% by 2020.

Kirill Klip - International Lithium Corporation | November 28, 2016 | 5:15 am

Lucapa granted new five-year exploration licence for iconic Angola mine

The miner said the decision applies to the entire 3,000 square kilometer Lulo site, a project that has bored some massive gems, including the largest diamond ever found in Angola.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 28, 2016 | 2:45 am

CHART: Mining capex decline set to continue

Global miners have been cutting spending on new projects and expansions since 2012.

Frik Els | November 27, 2016 | 11:00 pm

Iron ore price set to top $80

Chinese futures speculation frenzy continues.

Frik Els | November 27, 2016 | 8:24 pm

Gold price fights back – touches $1,200

But ETF investors continue to pull out – GLD has lost 65 tonnes since Trump victory.

Frik Els | November 27, 2016 | 5:56 pm

Oil comes back to life in Canada

Two years after the collapse in oil prices forced the oil and gas industry to scale back drilling, the Canadian Association of Oilwell Drilling Contractors (CAODC) is forecasting a year-over-year increase in the number of wells drilled in Canada.

Oilprice.com | November 27, 2016 | 4:54 pm