Brazil’s Vale asks court for inspection firm documents on burst dam
Vale argues that if the German inspection firm TÜV SÜD had not fulfilled its contract it could be held responsible.
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Automation overhaul at Matsa’s Spanish copper mines
RCT has finished a major automation project at Matsa Resources’ Aguas Teñidas and Magdalena mines in the Huelva province of Spain.
Sibanye says platinum mine shaft shut until official probe
1,800 workers at the Rustenburg mine were trapped for as long as 10 hours on Tuesday after an accident with an underground transport system.
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Gold demand up 7% in Q1, boosted by central banks, India
Continued gold buying from central banks and the wedding season in India helped to boost gold demand in Q1.
Kyrgyzstan bans uranium mining after protests
Kyrgyzstan's parliament voted on Thursday to ban uranium exploration and mining despite previously issuing licenses to foreign companies such as Canada's Azarga.
As Canada’s Lucara Diamond seeks new mines, tech fuels growth
Lucara, which has recovered two of the largest diamonds in recent history, is turning to technology to ensure growth in an industry where new mine acquisitions remain elusive.
Indian zinc miner sees output rebounding in 2019/20 financial year
Hindustan Zinc, the world's second largest zinc miner, expects its output to grow in 2019/20 after a drop in the previous financial year,
Mine versus lab: how green is your diamond?
Mined diamonds are less carbon-intensive than man-made, but their producers should use more green energy, according to a study.
