February 9, 2016 Colombia bans mining in country’s vast moorlands Mining in the area of the Andes mountains right above the continuous tree line had been prohibited since 2011, but concessions granted before such ban had continued to date.
February 9, 2016 Indonesia sends team of experts as worker still trapped at Newcrest mine The incident happened at Gosowong's Kencana mine — the same area where two men were trapped underground for eight days in December 2010.
February 9, 2016 Imperial Metals to shut its Huckleberry copper mine in BC Company has already told employees that the mine will shut down in August.
February 9, 2016 Canadian companies sell “jewels” to keep oil sands afloat Faced with record low prices for heavy crude, Canadian energy companies are sacrificing other parts of their business to keep higher-cost oil sands production going.
February 9, 2016 Mining services’ life support running out in Australia This year is shaping as a tipping point that will see company collapses increase, insolvency and industry experts say.
February 8, 2016 Canadian Oil Sands overhauls leadership and board ahead of Suncor takeover The company has named Sandy Martin as its new chief executive officer.
February 8, 2016 Leakage at Anglo American’s Los Bronces mine forces firm to halt grinding Firms says the affected pipe only carries ground ore mixed with water.
February 8, 2016 Randgold raises dividend despite profit slump The firm also said it would continue to invest in exploration, which remains the engine that drives its business.
February 8, 2016 Cutting staff increases the need for training While companies cut, employers in the resource and mining industry have expressed concern over growing skills shortages.
February 8, 2016 ‘Zombie’ stocks haunt Canada’s oil patch, but buyers not interested Buyers are not biting in worst market in generation.
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