Cyber attacks are miners latest major threat
They can even affect the prices of certain commodities, study warns.
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Canadian Mint gets innovation award for glow-in-the-dark coin
Coin has become a "global phenomenon" since it was released in March last year.
Glencore Xstrata to invest $100 million in South Africa’s coal sector
The new developments are expected to supply nearly 60 additional million tonnes a year.
Scotland approves controversial coal mine
The mine is expected to produce 10 million tonnes of coal over 10 years.
Rio Tinto making last job cuts of the year
Mining giant showed the door to an unconfirmed number of contractors at its Argyle diamond mine and is planning job cuts at its coal operations.
Strikes, guerrilla attacks take their toll in Colombia’s coal output, down 11%
Colombia, the fourth largest coal exporter, has estimated reserves for at least a century, but labour issues and safety concerns are jeopardizing the sector's future.
Vale Canada charged in fatal Thompson mine accident
First time a mine has been charged in Manitoba in connection to the death of a worker.
UN climate chief to coal industry: ‘Leave most existing reserves in the ground’
Christiana Figueres called the coal industry to diversify toward cleaner energy sources.
Vale handed way out of $14bn tax dispute
Miner has until the end of the week to accept or reject the terms of a government’s tax amnesty proposal.
Chile’s presidential election first round winner to bring challenges for the mining industry
Bachelet, who won almost twice as many votes as her closest rival in yesterday's election, is the most certain candidate to win on Dec. 15.
How Rio–Glencore talks fell apart
In the end it wasn't about copper, iron ore or coal, but who was paying more.
