China lowers coal export levies to boost ailing economy
The country will cut export tariffs for coal from Jan. 1 as part of broader efforts to drive economic growth.
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Deep-sea mining pioneer now hunts for resources in space
Julian Malnic, the founder of world's first deep-sea miner Nautilus Minerals has joined the board of Deep Space Industries.
INFOGRAPHIC: How to ensure your diamond is conflict free
Jeff Gear, the owner of Gear Jewellers Dublin, submitted this infographic that explores the realities of the blood diamond industry.
Gold price sinks below $1,200
Down 2.5% in one of the worst trading days of the year.
UK company sells gold, silver refineries after 162 years
Johnson Matthey sells refineries in US and Canada to metal recycler for $184 million in cash.
Iron ore price slides again
BHP says iron ore won't see triple digits again while Roubini says prepare for a price in the $50s next year.
Canadian First Nations arrive in Montreal after 850km march against uranium mining in Quebec
Group delivers message to the province’s environmental protection watchdog on final day of hearings into uranium extraction and exploration.
Environmental review begins on HD Mining’s coal mine
A joint environmental review is now underway for a controversial underground coal mine proposed for Tumbler Ridge
Miners back to work at Peru’s Antamina copper mine
This was the second time that Antamina’s workers down tools in about a month over demands for a bonus and other benefits.
