January 8, 2017

Indian state leases land for uranium exploration

As a uranium miner, India isn't in the same league as the world's top producers, but its status could rise if upcoming exploration programs are successful.

January 6, 2017

A new diamond industry

The esoteric diamond industry has never been more interesting to observe and challenging to predict.

January 5, 2017

Coal-fired power plant in India makes baking soda out of carbon dioxide

System uses a new proprietary solvent that is reportedly slightly more efficient than those used conventionally, requiring less energy and smaller equipment.

January 5, 2017

Indonesia: Rigorous coal-lending guidelines in banking sector’s best interest

A sustainable financial-sector roadmap for Indonesia must aggressively incorporate rigorous environmental and social standards into the credit-risk framework.

January 4, 2017

China steps up efforts to cut coal capacity

Country’s top economic planner aims to cut 800 million tonnes of coal capacity a year until 2020, even as production and consumption of the fuel increases.

January 4, 2017

Gold close to 4-week high on weaker dollar, surging demand

Analysts believe the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration will likely result in some physical restocking of metal in that country as well as India, the world’s top consumers.

January 2, 2017

Death toll at India coal mine cave-in climbs to 18

The number of casualties from a coal mine accident in India has risen to 18, nearly doubling the 10 found dead soon after the Dec. 29 incident.

January 1, 2017

SLIDESHOW: Mining on the mend – 2016 year in review

The global mining industry rebounded from multi-year lows in 2016 – MINING.com's most popular posts of the year tell the story.

December 30, 2016

At least 12 dead after coal mine collapse in India, Myanmar jade mine landslide

Two separate mining accidents in India and Myanmar have together claimed the lives of a dozen miners, though the death toll may rise as the search for bodies continues.

December 29, 2016

Kumtor good to mine through 2017

Toronto-based Centerra Gold has been granted the necessary permits and approvals for its 2017 mine plan in Kyrgyzstan.