MINING.COM Staff Writer

Mining Journal Online (May 7, 2008) - Subcontracted miners started to resume operations at divisions of Chilean copper giant Codelco they disrupted during a sometimes violent 20-day strike, a top union leader said.

Charleston Gazette (May 13, 2008) - State officials expect to miss a deadline next week to report to Gov. Joe Manchin about the adequacy of West Virginia's new rules governing underground coal-mine seals.

MSHA (May 15, 2008) - On May 12, 2008, the U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) kicked off its annual "Stay Out-Stay Alive" public safety campaign to warn outdoor enthusiasts - especially children - about the dangers of playing on mine property.

During January-March 2008 mines of Siberian Coal Energy Co (SUEK) produced 26.78 Mt and sold 28.7 Mt of coal. This production was a rise of 12.5% (and sales grew 20%) compared to the same period last year. The highest growth was registered in domestic sales - 26% as compared to the first quarter of 2007. Russian consumers [...]

Mining Journal (May 13, 2008) - Cia Vale do Rio Doce (Vale), the world`s biggest iron ore producer, is due to invest US$4.4 billion this year to expand its iron ore business and boost output by 50% by 2013, the company said.