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Anglo quits coal terminal expansion in Australia
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Rio Tinto paints rosy future for diamonds
Production of rough diamonds expected to be worth $19.6 billion by 2018.
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The average grades for a few of the bigger deposits in the Basin are above 15% U3O8, whereas the world average is far below 2% U3O8.
Enbridge’s controversial pipeline gets OK
First piece of Canada's pipeline puzzle falls into place after energy giant's Line 9 to carry oil sands crude from west to east is approved.
Illegal miner killed at Great Panther Mexico silver mine
The Vancouver-based firm said it initially took a "non-confrontational approach" but ore thieves have begun to enter the mine by force and with weapons.
India talk lifts gold price above $1,350
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Joy Global earning sinks again, claims demand for mining equipment care coming back
The firm blamed mainly coal miners’ ongoing struggles with oversupply and spending for the gloomy results.