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BHP takes largest-ever write-down on US shale operation

The world’s largest miner announced Friday a roughly $7.2 billion pretax charge against its U.S. onshore energy assets

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2016 | 4:30 am

EPA faces first lawsuit over Colorado mine spill

The state of New Mexico also plans to sue the owners of two Colorado mines that were the source of the massive spill.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 15, 2016 | 2:33 am

Two years of emails from EPA employee responsible for Pebble mine rejection lost — report

Northern Dynasty Minerals, parent company of the Pebble mine proponent, disappointed at the narrow scope and limited findings of government probe.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2016 | 8:00 am

Greece won’t negotiate with Eldorado unless it resumes operations

Environment and Energy Minister, Panos Skourletis, said the company must recall its decision to halt work at most of its sites before any dialogue between the two sides can begin.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2016 | 7:00 am

Rio Tinto freezes all pay for 2016 as commodities rout bites

Chief executive Sam Walsh told employees he expected 2016 to be "an even tougher year" than the last.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 14, 2016 | 3:08 am

Higher US dollar and lower fuel costs mean more profits for Australian miners

The US dollar has been on a tear. And for miners in certain jurisdictions, this has helped operators immensely, especially when coupled with lower fuel prices, which typically accounts for 15-20% of overhead.

Palisade Capital Corp | January 14, 2016 | 12:31 am

Ex-Barrick CEO said to offer $1bn for Glencore mine

Aaron Regent "is competing against a small number of Chilean-focused operators" for Glencore's Atacama copper mine according to reports.

Frik Els | January 13, 2016 | 3:34 pm

South32 mulls acquisition of Anglo’s $1bn business in Brazil

Company is said to have sent out requests to investment banks as it seeks to hire an adviser to assist in the bidding process for Anglo American's niobium and phosphate business in Brazil.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 13, 2016 | 5:50 am

Here’s how e-waste can produce more gold than mining

Fifty pounds of gold and 20,000 pounds of copper could be extracted from one million discarded cell phones, if processed properly, says academic.

The Economic Times | January 13, 2016 | 1:14 am

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Appian closes $775m fund as institutions line up for mining investment

Mongolia may revoke Rio Tinto’s plan for Oyu Tolgoi

Jim Bob Moffett, co-founder of Freeport, dies at 82

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