Coal workers killed in explosion at Pakistan mine

The rest of the continent is drawing money away from the country's mining industry struggling with soaring costs and industrial strife.

Acquisition comes a day after Linc said it wants to get de-listed from the Australian market to re-list it in Singapore, in hopes of luring Asian investors.

The plan is to cut 40% of Pilbara drivers by 2016.

While B.C. is no longer viewed as hostile to mining, authorities need to resolve several land-related issues before investors come back.

It may be too early for private equity players to gobble up juniors or put together mega-deals, but mid-tier miners may have new investors knocking on their doors.

Palaeontologists unearth 35-million year-old half-pound primate.

Talks with Linc Energy Ltd are said to be at an advanced stage and an agreement may be announced as soon as tomorrow.

Bidders for its Clermont mine in Australia want too much of a bargain.

And only 22% of companies have any sort of succession plan in place.