Shareholders sue Hecla Mining Co. after Lucky Friday Mine shut down

Some shareholders have sued Hecla Mining Co. for stock losses they endured after the federal government shut down the Lucky Friday Mine for safety violations.

Associated Press | February 4, 2012 | 12:49 am

Main says violations at US coal mines down in 2011

Coal operators across the country are changing the way they work, and mines are becoming safer, but the head of the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration said Thursday there are still too many who "don't get it."

Associated Press | February 2, 2012 | 10:09 pm

Ex-Minn. diamond seller admits dealing in pot

A former diamond seller in southeastern Minnesota has admitted to dealing millions of dollars of high-grade marijuana and stolen gems.

Associated Press | February 2, 2012 | 6:43 pm

Canadian company shutting down gold operation in Paraguay over security concerns

Canadian-based mining company Latin American Minerals Paraguay SA (TSX:LAT) is shutting down a gold operation in Paraguay over security concerns.

Associated Press | February 1, 2012 | 8:02 pm

Feds renew operating permit for Arizona coal mine

The federal Office of Surface Mining has renewed an operating permit for a northern Arizona coal mine.

Associated Press | January 11, 2012 | 8:18 pm

Landslide kills 25, buries more in Philippines

A landslide tore through a tiny gold-mining village in the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing 25 people and burying dozens more, months after the government warned residents the mountain was certain to crumble.

Associated Press | January 5, 2012 | 6:53 pm

Company seeks permit to expand Montana gold and silver mine

Canada-based RX Exploration has applied for an operating permit to expand a gold and silver mine northwest of Helena after regulatory officials became concerned the company was pushing the limits of its existing permit.

Associated Press | January 2, 2012 | 1:38 am

Famous writers petition against Mexico silver mine

More than 150 internationally known writers and artists are urging Mexican President Felipe Calderon to cancel mining concessions in an area of northern Mexico considered sacred ground by the Huichol Indians.

Associated Press | December 1, 2011 | 8:32 pm

Rescuers fight to reach trapped Idaho miner

Associated Press reports that rescuers have been trying to reach a miner caught in a cave-in more than a mile underground. The roof of a tunnel at the silver mine in northern Idaho collapsed where the 53-year-old miner and his brother were working.

Associated Press | April 18, 2011 | 1:58 pm

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