Scientists test algae to harvest precious metals and biofuel from mining sludge
If successful the technology could be used to treat many forms of environmental pollution.
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Up to 700 jobless as Patriot Coal idles mines in western Kentucky
The coal miner, which emerged from bankruptcy only a year ago, had warned earlier this month it might have to make “substantial” job cuts at those facilities.
The top mining mergers and acquisitions of 2014
The deals that were and those that failed. Here is MINING.com’s shortlist.
One employee shot dead at B2Gold Masbate project in the Philippines
The security guard, a long-time employee at the Masbate gold project, was killed by a fellow guard on Saturday, following an argument between the two.
Ladies (and gentlemen) prefer coloured diamonds
The market for coloured gemstones is on fire, with pink diamonds, rubies and sapphires achieving record prices. This infographic sheds some light on the situation.
Former car dealer is Brazil’s new mining and energy minister
Eduardo Braga (54) takes over a ministry dealing with an alleged kickback and bribery scheme at state-run oil company Petrobras.
Gold bars found among Salvation Army donation in the U.S.
Not that they are worth much these days. Gold, in fact, is headed for a second consecutive year of drops.
Atlas Iron to take a $900 million write-down
It said the exact amount of the impairment is subject to forecast iron ore prices, exchange rates and market conditions when assessed on December 31.
Myanmar villagers in tense standoff over China-backed copper mine
Three people were injured after police used rubber bullets to quell protests in the same village where a woman was shot and killed yesterday, in the latest bout of violence to mar the project in recent years.
BHP, Rio, Anglo fear effects of Chile’s new labour bill
The new law could seek to limit mining companies' ability to replace workers during strikes.
Delays hit Gemfields ruby plant as Zambia mine reboots
Commissioning of a second processing plant at the Montepuez ruby mine has been postponed to September due to logistical setbacks.