The end of coal mining in Britain
Employed a million men and boys at its peak.
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Sirius gets green light to build UK’s largest potash mine
A special committee voted 8-7 in favour of the project, expected to generate at least 1,000 permanent jobs and inject US$1.6 billion a year to the British economy.
There’s a huge disparity between how regulators deal with gold and stock market manipulation
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Sandvik boosts its comprehensive continuous mining offering
The Sandvik MC350 continuous miner, for mid-size room and pillar applications, is the latest edition in the comprehensive offering of continuous miners from Sandvik.
New Through Seam Blast World Record Achieved with DigiShot® Plus
Dyno Nobel has attained a new groundbreaking world record through seam blast in central Queensland using DigiShot Plus electronic initiation system.
Over 12,000 children rescued from illegal gold mines in Tanzania
The country bans child labour in mines, but critics say the government has not done enough to stop illegal operations from exploiting minors.
Britespan Building Systems Inc. honoured as Industry Supplier of the Year in the Inaugural Canada Oil & Gas Awards
The Oil & Gas Awards announced this year’s Inaugural Canada Oil & Gas Awards recipients in recognition of those companies who excel in the key areas of Health & Safety, Operational Excellence, Innovation, Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Stewardship.
High-pressure pumps – what price reliability?
A look at the balance between cost and reliability and why spending more often leads to savings in the long run.
Decision on Mt Polley mine re-opening ‘imminent’: B.C. mines minister
British Columbia's energy minister said the official announcement may come "any time" now.
