South African union rejects 13% pay hike; president threatens strike
The union representing about a third of nearly 100,000 gold miners in South African labour talks, has rejected an offer of a 13-percent pay rise.
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Peruvian police burns down entire illegal gold mine town
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Former Exxon President on mission to clean up oil sands
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Survival of the fittest — what to expect for rare earth miners outside China
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