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SEC rules against resource firms over Dodd-Frank

Oil, gas and mining companies' request to have transparency rules put on hold under 2010 financial reform act has been rejected.

Frik Els | November 10, 2012 | 8:23 pm

Rare 4.3 quake in Appalachian coal region Saturday

US Geological Survey reports a light 4.3 magnitude earthquake rattled southeastern Kentucky on Saturday

Frik Els | November 10, 2012 | 6:52 pm

Here is the prayer Murray Energy’s CEO read to staff before laying them off

"We are a Country in favor of redistribution, national weakness and reduced standard of living and lower and lower levels of personal freedom."

Michael Allan McCrae | November 9, 2012 | 6:16 pm

Canada may change entire temporary foreign worker program over Chinese miners controversy

Accusations of Chinese miners being dubiously brought into the Canadian province of British Columbia to work in coal mines has prompted the federal government not only to investigate the issue, but to review its entire temporary foreign worker program.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 9, 2012 | 5:13 pm

South African report highlights Chinese labor abuses in the Sub-Sahara

A new report by Johannesburg-based South Africa Resource Watch (SARW) claims that China is exploiting cheap labor in the sub-Saharan nation and subjecting employees in the mining industry to harsh working conditions.

Marc Howe | November 9, 2012 | 3:17 am

Mitsubishi’s $6.7 billion Oakajee project scuppered by costs blowout and Chinese demurral

Mitsubishi's AUD$6.7 billion Oakajee port and rail project in Western Australia has been put on hold as the company cuts costs in the face of adverse economic conditions and struggles to obtain Chinese investment support.

Marc Howe | November 9, 2012 | 12:02 am

Australian miners find new ways of getting buzzed

Australian miners in the western part of the country are allegedly turning to a new version of the synthetic drug known as Venom, which is made with chemicals imported from China.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 8, 2012 | 3:42 pm

Congo to discuss mining code changes with companies

The Democratic Republic of Congo's intentions to increase the government stake in mining projects by 35% will be first discussed with mining companies and also consulted with the World Bank and the IMF, said a source from the country’s ministry of mines.

Cecilia Jamasmie | November 7, 2012 | 3:56 pm

China’s overseas mining and metals M&A’s surge in value, momentum set to persist through next year

The total value of overseas mergers and acquisitions pursued by Middle Kingdom's mining and metals players has surged this year according to sector experts from Ernst & Young Global.

Marc Howe | November 7, 2012 | 6:21 am

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Former Xstrata CEO Mick Davis may become Rio Tinto new chairman

Washington State company trying to revive shuttered coal mine

Indonesia warns of tough response after Papuan rebels threaten Freeport

South Africa’s NUM says coal strike to begin on Nov. 19

Armed separatists occupy villages near Freeport’s Indonesia mine

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