Canadian regulator lets Nexen reopen 40 utility pipelines at Long Lake
The remaining 55 pipelines affected by a suspension order must stay closed until the company can demonstrate they're safe.
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South African president to broker talks on mining job cuts
Mining employs about 440,000 in South Africa and makes up more than half of its exports.
Campaign to save Australia’s coal sector heavily mocked in social media
The PR campaign praising the “endless possibilities” of coal in providing “light and jobs” has triggered a massive reaction among social media users.
Minera IRL halts gold operation in Peru as protesters take over site
Around 100 locals invaded the site over the weekend, occupying a number of installations, and forcing the company to suspend all operations.
Newcrest halts Cadia mine after worker’s death
After a mine technician was fatally injured at the site Sunday night.
Gold stays near two-week low on US jobs data, public holiday
The precious metal price remained rooted in a very narrow range as trading volumes were limited Monday, a public holiday in the US and Canada.
‘Nazi gold train’ allegedly found in Poland
Experts are warning the finding might be just an hoax.
Glencore fights back — to slash debt by $10bn, halt copper mines in Africa
Mounting pressure from investors has forced the firm to come up with a $10 billion package of debt-reduction measures.
Rio Tinto to suspend operations at Quebec titanium mine
Rio Tinto will lay off 100 workers and put about 250 on temporary layoff at its iron and titanium mine in Havre-Saint-Pierre, Que.