Xstrata to bring Canada’s fabled coal mines back to life
Donkin mine would produce about three million tons of coal a year.
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South Africa mining production up thanks to iron ore, diamonds
The news surprised analysts, who had predicted a decline of 4.2%
Maptek sponsors UK students for International Mining Games
This year, the 35th Mining Games are being hosted by the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, Colorado from March 13-17. Teams represent universities throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, England, Germany, and Holland.
Keystone XL pipeline benefits ‘exaggerated’: Obama
He did not discard a decision favouring the pipeline.
Anglo’s Kleinkopje coal miners in South Africa back to work, but fear of new strikes persists
Investors alarmed as they witness what seems to be a repeat of protests which shook Africa's biggest economy last year.
Japanese miner building rare earth recovery plant in the Phillipines
The scandium recovery facility will be built later this year with operations slated to begin in 2014.
Christie’s to auction off ‘perfect’ diamond
The symmetrical flawless gem weighs 101.73 carats and is likely to set a new world sales record.
World’s best coal shovellers hail from Tasmania
VIDEO: 'Macho' points are at stake in brawny competition.
SLIDESHOW: 2-minute history of the iron ore wars
From relic of the industrial age to the most profitable bulk commodity the mining industry has ever experienced.
