Coal shortage cripples half of India’s power plants
They barely have enough to last a week, the lowest level since one of the world's worst blackouts hit the country in 2012.
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Former uranium miner to pay $500,000 for clean-up in the U.S.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Homestake Mining reached an agreement requiring the company to assess contamination and address safety hazards at four abandoned uranium mines.
Glencore’s Dominican mine in limbo after national park plan approved
The country’s legislators approved this week a ruling that declares the region surrounding the mine a national park, affecting Glencore's ability to expand it.
Why Mount Polley failed
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Potash: Come back Baumgertner, all is forgiven
One year after Vladislav Baumgertner blasted the global potash market wide open, the now ex-Uralkali CEO's predictions seem to be playing itself out.
Africa silver miner surges after first pour
Shares in Quebec-based Maya Gold & Silver up 10% after pouring first silver at Moroccan mine, one of only a handful of primary silver mines on the continent.
Gold up on Ukraine tensions, but gains pared
U.S. data showed stronger-than-expected Q2 growth.
Less than 2% of Peru’s total mining concessions are active
Around 15,000 of the total 55,000 licences in effect risk fines and even losing all privileges over the land.
This extremely rare $25.6 million blue diamond may reveal Earth’s origins
The “Blue Moon" will go on public display in three weeks' time in Los Angeles, California.