Dawson City wants to designate worm-like piles of mine tailings as protected historical site
In what appears to be a first in Canadian history, a community is hoping to inaugurate mining waste as a protected historic site.
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The company's mission includes a commitment to ensure communities are better off as a result of its presence.
Value of mining M&A plunges to lowest level since 2004
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Pro-development Minnesotans sue Governor over cancelled mine leases
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Iron ore price drops to 1-month low, coking coal rebounds
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