Death toll rises on Turkish mine cave-in as BBC journalist detained
It appears the Turkish government is attempting to suppress criticism of a mine disaster last weekend that killed 12 miners and left four still missing.
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Australian rare earths company picks construction contractor
Potentially the first rare earths mine outside China to recover heavy rare earth elements passed another milestone this week.
Northern Canadian diamond miner ready for new exploration
Undeterred by transportation challenges at its northern Canadian diamond property, Peregrine Diamonds is about to open its wallet for the next phase of exploration.
Alberta inks $1.36bn deal with three firms to shut down coal plants
Payments will be done over the next 14 years to compensate the firm for shutting down their plants earlier than originally planned.
BHP, Vale throw cash lifeline to their halted Samarco iron ore mine
Hefty new loans come as the Brazilian joint venture assesses whether it can reopen the iron ore mine where a dam disaster killed 19 people last year.
South32 looking for more coking coal mines
The company, however, has decided to stay away from thermal coal assets due mainly to uncertainties over demand linked to climate concerns.
What to learn from silver miners’ latest reality check
Despite their huge correction, the elite silver miners’ fundamentals remain strong. They are producing at costs far below prevailing silver levels, with profits poised to soar as silver recovers.
Donald Trump’s stock in Dakota Access oil pipeline company prompts concern
Trump’s investments could affect any decision he makes on the US$3.8 billion project as president.
Aussie gold miner with Chinese parent company looking to buy half of Kalgoorlie
Barrick Gold's (NYSE,TSX:ABX) quest to find a buyer of the Kalgoorlie "Super Pit" has taken another intriguing turn.
