Abandoned Romanian mine now an underground theme park
It has a ferris wheel, mini golf course, bowling lane, boating on the underground lake and a sports arena.
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Mining tycoon, Calgary Flames co-owner, also Imperial Metals’ largest shareholder
N. Murray Edwards has a 36% stake in Imperial Metals, owner of Mount Polley mine.
Alaskans uneasy over another Imperial Metals mine nearing end of construction
The Red Chris copper and gold project, in northwest B.C., is located near the Iskut River, a major tributary of the Stikine River, which ends in southeast Alaska.
Indian millionaire splashes out over $200k on 22 carat gold shirt
He had the expensive outfit made for his 45th birthday.
Vale to double iron ore shipments to China by 2019
Currently Vale supplies 12% to 14% of China’s consumption of the steel-making ingredient.
Harmony Gold to write down $130 million on mothballed mine expansion
Harmony decided against expanding its Phakisa mine and will write down the value of the asset.
Cliffs appoints Goncalves CEO after Casablanca proxy win
Casablanca Capital-backed Lourenco Goncalves (55) is also the new chairman of the board.
Canada’s Mount Polley disaster sparks concern over US mines
Firm that designed, engineered, and oversaw the construction of the Mount Polley tailings dam, Knight Piesold, is said to be involved in copper mine proposals in Minnesota.
China to ban coal use in Beijing by 2020
Experts claim ban is unlikely to have a significant impact on the country's coal consumption in the short term.
Japan, Chile sign mining deals
Japan already allocates 90% of its investment in Chile to mining.
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.