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Canadian miner’s plan incite protest in Irish town

Anti-mining activists were escorted out from a hotel by police after they tried to enter a conference where they thought representatives from Dalradian Resources would be in attendance.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 27, 2017 | 6:01 pm

How iron carbonates help form diamonds

Scientists say that under the peculiar conditions present deep in the Earth's mantle, iron carbonates can play a role in forming diamonds.

Valentina Ruiz Leotaud | September 27, 2017 | 4:32 pm

Indonesia’s Freeport victory sets tone for foreign miners

After months of negotiating with U.S. giant Freeport-McMoRan Inc, minister Ignasius Jonan secured majority local ownership of Grasberg gold and copper mine.

Reuters | September 27, 2017 | 10:22 am

Petra jumps on Tanzania letting it resume diamond exports

Stock closed 12.2% higher at 64.80p, after it had fallen on Tuesday to its lowest since late 2015.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2017 | 9:39 am

Two die in attack to Avocet Mining’s convoy in Burkina Faso

Vehicles were carrying fuel to the company's Inata gold mine.

Cecilia Jamasmie | September 27, 2017 | 8:36 am

Polish exporter to fill domestic coal hole with U.S. imports

Affected by a domestic coal shortage, Poland's largest exporter Weglokoks had to order a shipment from the US so that it can honour contracts with its overseas buyers.

Reuters | September 27, 2017 | 4:00 am