Teck reacts to depressed coal prices by halting production at Canadian mines
The company says each of its six mines will be shut down for three weeks in the third quarter.
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Chile regulator seeks sanctions against Lundin’s Candelaria mine
Inspections that took place between 2013 and 2014, revealed 16 infractions, nine of which were considered very serious.
Commodities’ biggest drop of 2015 underscores Goldman bear view
Commodities fell, heading for the biggest two-day selloff since November, as speculation over rising U.S. interest rates fueled a rally in the dollar.
South Africa doesn’t have enough coal for power plants beyond 2016
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INFOGRAPHIC: Nuclear takes back seat in United States, but drives the bus in China
The vast majority of nuclear reactors in the US have been steaming along for decades and are approaching their decommissioning date.
Romania opens door to new gold, copper project led by Canadians
This is first time Romania grants a mining license without the involvement of a state-owned enterprise.
US to miss own emissions targets: report
Necessary tougher measures are likely to meet fierce Republican opposition.
No point in top iron ore miners cutting supply: Goldman
Goldman expects the iron ore "war of attrition" will continue while prices gradually decline toward its $40 per metric ton forecast by 2017.