February 23, 2015

Russia opens its largest coal mine

The Arshanovsky open cut mine is expected to yield 10 million tonnes of coal a year once at full capacity.

February 23, 2015

Finning’s Vancouver branch to cut 500 workers in Canada

The figure represents 9% of the company's Canadian workforce, and it is due to "soft market conditions."

February 22, 2015

Chile’s Codelco likely to buy Anglo’s unwanted copper assets — report

Anglo’s assets up for grabs include three mines and a smelter valued at $1 billion.

February 22, 2015

About 100 miners trapped underground, 400 rescued at Harmony Gold’s mine

Specially trained rescue teams continue their efforts to save the remaining employees, said the company.

February 22, 2015

Seabed mining dreams shattered by New Zealand latest decision

The country's refusal of a deep sea mining venture off its coast has cast a shadow over the emerging mining practice.

February 22, 2015

Charges against former Uralkali CEO dropped, potash price war imminent

While criminal charges against Vladislav Baumgertner, former Uralkali CEO, were ditched, he may face further damages claims as part of the so-called potash case.

February 21, 2015

Coal mine blast kills eight, traps 40 in Pakistan

After methane gas explosion triggered a collapse in a coal mine located about 145 km. off the provincial capital of Quetta.

February 21, 2015

Chinese firm close to start mining uranium in Namibia

Once fully operational, the Husab mine will have the potential to produce 15 million pounds of uranium oxide.

February 20, 2015

Substantial amount of gold deals expected for Australia by year-end

As a result of world’s largest gold miners pulling their portfolios to pieces as a way to weather low prices and an ongoing downturn.

February 20, 2015

Divers find ‘priceless’ hoard of Arab gold coins

The sunken treasure includes coins of various denominations and sizes from the period of the Fatimid Caliphate, a Muslim dynasty.