BHP-Mitsubishi axing 700 coal mining jobs
Companies said over-staffing in the current environment was threatening the viability of their Australian operations.
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Canadian court rules aboriginal lawsuit against Rio Tinto can go ahead
Quebec judge wouldn't dismiss $900 million lawsuit.
Baffinland Iron Ore begins mining in Canada’s Nunavut
The ore mined will be shipped during the open water season of 2015.
Newmont gets permit to restart Indonesia copper exports this week
The announcement marks the end of a long-dragged dispute between the Colorado-based miner and Southeast Asian nation.
Coal revival cripples Germany’s $130 billion green drive
Germany’s energy revolution —or “Energiewende”— has so far added more than $134 billion to the country's power bills.
New toxic spill reported at Mexican copper mine
So far Grupo Mexico has been charged with more than $3 million in fines, and could face more.
Thousands of workers begin strike at world’s biggest copper mine
Close to 2,800 miners at Chile's Escondida mine, jointly owned by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto, did not show up for work Monday morning, iddling a 1.2 million tonnes a year operation.
South Africa’s mining output at lowest in over 18 months
Platinum and gold sectors among the worst performers due to labour strikes that cripple the industry early this year.
Ex-FBI boss hired by trust heading BSGR to run internal probe
The internal probe is reportedly focused on claims that BSGR bribed Guinean officials to get lucrative rights over Simandou.
These are the top risks miners face
Productivity, followed by capital decisions and obtaining a social license to operate, are among the top risks global mining and metals companies face.
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.