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Coal mine explosion in Russia kills 4, 26 missing

About 110 coal miners were underground when a seismic jolt caused part of the structure to collapse late Thursday.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 26, 2016 | 3:25 am

South32 looking for assets despite $1.75bn loss, massive layoffs

Despite the loss and a 94% drop in earnings, analysts believe the company's modest debt of $116 million makes it well-positioned to act on opportunities.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 25, 2016 | 5:55 am

‘Several years’ of iron ore bear market behind Rio downgrade

Moody's takes Rio Tinto's credit down a notch to below A-rating with a negative outlook.

Frik Els | February 24, 2016 | 12:01 pm

Galway Gold mulls legal escape to Colombia’s mining ban in paramos

The junior miner said the ruling not only forces it to halt operations, but it also blocks it from transferring the project, as the mining permit will no longer be valid.

MINING.COM Staff Writer | February 24, 2016 | 6:09 am

Canada’s Ontario the slowest to issue exploration permits — report

Growing wait times for permits may hinder Canada's ability to take advantage of its considerable mineral potential, warn experts.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2016 | 8:20 am

Noble Group to post loss on coal price collapse

Asia's biggest commodities trader by volume is on track to record its worst annual performance since its 1997 Singapore listing.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 23, 2016 | 5:23 am

BHP cuts divvy first time in 27 years, shakes up executive

Iron ore and petroleum division heads to leave world number one miner after $5.7 billion loss in six months.

Frik Els | February 22, 2016 | 3:15 pm

America’s top coal producers of 2015

These mines accounted for more than one quarter of U.S. coal production in 2015.

Frik Els | February 22, 2016 | 9:49 am

New technology, automation to help miners survive commodity prices rout

When the worst collapse of commodity prices in nearly two decades finally ends, mining companies left standing probably will have more robots on their side.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 19, 2016 | 8:45 am

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