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US mining fatalities up in 2013, Kentucky tops the list

Kentucky had the most metal/non-metal mining deaths, and West Virgina registered the highest number of coal mining deaths.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 13, 2014 | 11:26 am

Canada’s 2014 budget kind to miners, extends 15% exploration tax credit

Other than the tax credit deferment, Canada's new budget doesn't include any significant changes for the country’s mining and metals industry.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 12, 2014 | 2:16 pm

African, Chilean copper mines growth lift Glencore Xstrata output by 32%

This was the first production report since the Anglo-Swiss firm completed the acquisition of Xstrata last May.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 11, 2014 | 11:59 am

Colombia’s coal output down 4% in 2013 due to strikes, rebel attacks

Coal shipments now account for 12% of the country's total exports, second to oil, and on top of the nation’s better known exports, such as coffee and bananas.

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 10, 2014 | 12:16 pm

INFOGRAPHIC: Steel: The backbone of world industry

Since the beginning of the industrial age, steel has been an essential raw material.

Rack King | February 9, 2014 | 9:52 pm

VIDEO: Drummond: Economic lifeline or epic polluter?

The Colombian government says Drummond is one of the country's biggest polluters.

Ana Komnenic | February 7, 2014 | 11:17 pm

BHP slashes more Australian coal jobs

The company said the move isn't an indication that the mine will close.

Ana Komnenic | February 7, 2014 | 8:05 pm

World’s biggest steelmaker ‘cautiously optimistic’ about 2014

ArcelorMittal expects steel shipments to increase by 3% this year.

Ana Komnenic | February 7, 2014 | 6:50 pm

Q3 winning streak over: ‘Considerable underperformance’ among Canadian miners in Q4

EY's Canadian Mining Eye index shows a 9% loss in Q4 2013 and 45% for the year.

Ana Komnenic | February 6, 2014 | 6:31 pm

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